SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 647

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mayor Vic Burgess, who is retiring from the City of Corinth in May, 2009, after many years of public service; and

WHEREAS, Vic Burgess has served in the non-paying position of mayor since 2003; he previously served on the city council for more than five years and as Denton County judge for four years; he was a volunteer police reserve officer for the City of Lewisville for six years and a reserve officer for the Denton County Sheriff's Department for two and one-half years; and

WHEREAS, He has worked in real estate since 1964 and currently maintains a real estate office in Denton; after growing up in Yale, Michigan, and attending Oakland College in Rochester, Michigan, he moved to California in 1961 and studied liberal arts and real estate at Fullerton Junior College and Orange Coast Junior College; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure as mayor and as a member of the city council of Corinth, Vic has demonstrated a high level of energy, integrity, and professionalism; he is noted for his exceptional mediation skills and his enthusiasm and dedication to the citizens of the City of Corinth; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Vic Burgess can take great pride in his accomplishments, and the citizens of Corinth will long reap the benefits of his commitment to service and to the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Mayor Vic Burgess for his many contributions to the City of Corinth and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 20, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate