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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Melvin Hill retired as water superintendent with the |
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City of McGregor on January 31, 2013, concluding an outstanding |
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career with the city that spanned more than four decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hill became an employee of the city in early |
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1970; initially hired as a wastewater operator, he worked at the |
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wastewater treatment plant, read water meters, and worked with city |
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crews on sewer lines and water leaks; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hill was promoted to water superintendent in |
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1989; over the years, he worked closely with other municipal |
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employees and enjoyed getting to know many area residents as well |
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while reading meters, shutting off water during freezes, and |
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performing other duties; and |
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WHEREAS, A longtime resident of McGregor, Mr. Hill served |
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with the city's volunteer fire department for a quarter of a |
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century; in addition, he coached youth baseball for more than two |
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decades; the father of three and grandfather of nine, he delights in |
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attending his grandchildren's sports events and tending his farm; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This diligent and respected Texan has rendered |
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admirable service to the people of his community, and he can reflect |
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with great pride on his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Melvin Hill on his retirement as |
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water superintendent with the City of McGregor and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hill as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |