81R34223 JGH-D
 
  By: Kent H.R. No. 2444
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Darren Lathen has ably served the people of Garland
  as the city council member for District 8 since 2007, and his
  knowledge and dedication have earned him the respect of many
  people; and
         WHEREAS, An information technology professional for AT&T,
  Mr. Lathen moved to Garland in 2002 with his wife, Kathy, and their
  daughter, Dana; initially active in the community through Concordia
  Lutheran Church, Mr. Lathen first entered public service in 2006 by
  becoming a member of the city council's Ethics Board and the Charter
  Review Committee; he is now serving his first term on the city
  council, and since his election, he has proven himself to be a
  careful steward of the city's resources; and
         WHEREAS, The effective operation of city government depends
  on the hard work of committed public servants, and Darren Lathen may
  take considerable pride in his dedication to the citizens of
  Garland; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Darren Lathen on his service as a member
  of the Garland City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes
  for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Lathen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.