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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1042
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Danny Fryar, who is retiring as city manager after 40 |
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years of outstanding service to the people of Stanton; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Fryar began his career in public service as a |
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volunteer firefighter in 1971; he was elected in 1974 to the city |
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council, where he served until his election as mayor in 1977; he |
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held the position of mayor until 1991, when he was chosen to serve |
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as city manager; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his |
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outstanding organizational skills and expertise; he has been an |
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active member of the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission |
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and has served as an advisor to the Stanton economic development |
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board and as a member of the small cities advisory committee for |
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the Texas Municipal League; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he played an important |
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role in acquiring grants for such infrastructure improvements as |
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the new water tower, airport, police department building, and |
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water filtration plant; he has also been involved in such |
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projects as the upgrading of parks and roads, which have enhanced |
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the quality of life for area residents; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and |
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admired by colleagues and citizens alike, and his presence as |
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Stanton city manager will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Danny Fryar on his exceptional |
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service to the people of Stanton and of Martin County and extend |
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to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Seliger |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 19, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |