SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 998

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kenneth Lott, who is retiring from his position as mayor of Sweeny after many years of exemplary public service; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Lott began his career in public service as a member of the Sweeny City Council in 1964; he assumed the position of city manager in 1966 and served with distinction until 1991; he was elected mayor in 2010; and

WHEREAS, He is a veteran of the United States Army and was serving on the front lines in Korea when the war ended in 1953; he left military service with the rank of sergeant; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his work as a council member, city manager, and mayor, he served the community as a hospice chaplain and as a member of a variety of civic and philanthropic organizations; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and admired by colleagues and citizens alike, and his presence as mayor of Sweeny will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Kenneth Lott on his exceptional service as the mayor of Sweeny and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Huffman

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate