SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 958

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Barbara Chick, who is retiring from the Garland City Council after six years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Garland since 1950, Mrs. Chick began the first of her three terms on the city council representing District 6 in May of 2005 and has served her community with dedication and distinction; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career on the city council, she has been noted for her superior skills and expertise; she has focused her considerable talents and energies on helping the people of her district benefit from the city's redevelopment goals; she also served on the city's Plan Commission and on the West Area Implementation Committee; and

WHEREAS, Capable and resourceful, she has handled her responsibilities on the council with impressive skill and proficiency; she served as chair of the Administrative Services Committee and as a member of the Audit and Community Services Committees; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, she is respected and admired by her colleagues and her constituents alike, and her presence on the Garland City Council will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Barbara Chick on her exceptional service to the citizens of Garland as a member of the Garland City Council and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

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

Carona

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate