SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 927

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jerry Boatner, who is retiring as mayor after 30 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Mount Pleasant; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Boatner began his long and distinguished career in public service in 1973 when he started his first term on the city council; he became mayor in 1983 and served through 1991 and then returned to the office in 1997; and

WHEREAS, Under his exceptional leadership, the city has made many positive improvements, including the highway loop project, a new water treatment plant, a new airport, and extensive infrastructure improvements; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure, the City of Mount Pleasant won awards for city-county cooperation and Airport of the Year, and was given the Municipal Excellence Award by the Texas Municipal League; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Boatner has been active in numerous community organizations; he is a member of the executive board of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments and has served as president of the Mount Pleasant Industrial Foundation, the Mount Pleasant Kiwanis Club, and the Titus County Cancer Society; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Boatner has had a profound effect on the growth and prosperity of Mount Pleasant, and he is truly deserving of recognition for his many achievements as mayor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Jerry Boatner on his exceptional service to the people of Mount Pleasant as council member and mayor and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate