H.R. No. 225
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Owen William Bludau of Bay City is retiring as
  executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development
  Corporation on June 28, 2013, following eight years of
  distinguished service in that position; and
         WHEREAS, Since joining the MCEDC, Mr. Bludau has been
  dedicated to its mission of growing Matagorda County through the
  recruitment of new industries and commercial businesses and the
  expansion of existing businesses; under his able leadership, the
  group helped to bring a manufacturing plant to the area, which
  included a $1.3 billion investment and the creation of 600 new jobs;
  and
         WHEREAS, Known for his dedication to his work, he has
  sacrificed holidays, weekends, and many late nights for the benefit
  of his community, and in recognition of his exceptional efforts
  with MCEDC, he earned the 2012 George Holst Award for contributions
  to Matagorda County; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Bludau is a graduate of The University of Texas
  at Austin and a veteran of the U.S. Army; after completing a
  master's program in urban and regional planning at Virginia Tech
  University, he earned his master's degree in business
  administration from Wake Forest University; his notable career has
  included tenures in land use and development, environmental
  planning, and military base economic redevelopment; and
         WHEREAS, Owen Bludau has made a positive difference in the
  lives of his fellow citizens, and he may take justifiable pride in a
  job well done as he looks ahead to the next exciting chapter of his
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Owen William
  Bludau on his retirement as executive director of the Matagorda
  County Economic Development Corporation 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. Bludau as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Bonnen of Brazoria
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 225 was adopted by the House on June
  25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House