82R27666 JNC-D

By: Thompson H.R. No. 2069

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Mark Harris, immediate past chair of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, has contributed immeasurably to the association through his leadership and commitment; and

WHEREAS, A trade association that represents all segments of the industry in Texas, TNLA serves growers, landscapers, contractors, suppliers, and retailers; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Harris was chair of the board of the association from February 2010 to February 2011; in addition to his past work on the governmental affairs and membership committees, he is currently state landscape director, a member of the landscape and political action committees, and an education and research foundation trustee; and

WHEREAS, Beyond his dedicated work with the TNLA, Mr. Harris has shared his time and talents with the Texas Association of Landscape Contractors; he served as state president and president of the Houston chapter, and during his term, the Houston group was named Chapter of the Year; and

WHEREAS, A certified landscape professional and graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Harris earned his bachelor's degree in horticulture; for the past two decades, he has owned and operated Harris Landscape in Houston, and his business has been recognized with a number of American Landscape Contractors Association awards for safety and environmental improvements; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his outstanding tenure with TNLA, Mark Harris has set a high standard of excellence for the benefit of all, and he truly merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Mark Harris for his service on the board of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.