83R8222 NEB-D

By: Burkett H.R. No. 409

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Preston Edwards is retiring from the Garland City Council in the spring of 2013, having served with distinction as the District 3 representative for three consecutive terms; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards moved to Garland from South Texas as a youth nearly half a century ago, and he has since established himself as a member of Garland's business community; over the years, he has repeatedly demonstrated his dedication to the city where he met his wife, Shirley, and where the couple raised their two children, Sherri and Kevin; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has served on the Garland City Council since 2007, and during his tenure, he has held the offices of both mayor pro tem and deputy mayor pro tem; Mr. Edwards has also rendered significant service to Garland as a member of various boards and special committees, including the 1997 Bond Study Committee, the South Garland Plan Implementation Committee, the Housing Standards Board, the South Garland TIF Board, and the Chapter 32.9 Blue Ribbon Committee; and

WHEREAS, In his coming retirement, Mr. Edwards looks forward to spending more time with his family and friends, as well as to continuing his involvement in church activities and enjoying his two favored pastimes, woodworking and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Preston Edwards has served the citizens of Garland with the utmost ability and devotion, and he may indeed reflect on his accomplishments with pride as he looks forward to the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Preston Edwards on the occasion of his retirement from the Garland City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

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