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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ed Bandas has deservedly been named the retail |
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development coordinator of the City of Belton, and he brings to this |
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position a wealth of valuable knowledge and insight; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Temple, Mr. Bandas graduated with a |
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bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from |
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Stephen F. Austin State University in 1990; he subsequently served |
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this nation for four years in the United States Marine Corps, from |
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which he retired as a field artillery captain in 1996; and |
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WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Mr. Bandas gained |
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a wide range of work experience in a number of industries, including |
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health care, finance, real estate, and retail; in each new role he |
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took on, he earned the respect and admiration of his peers for his |
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leadership and for his keen business acumen, and he has garnered a |
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host of accolades for his exceptional efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bandas has resided in Belton for five years, and |
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in 2012, he cofounded the nonprofit Army Marathon, which he |
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continues to serve today as president and race director; to ensure |
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the event's success, he has led planning teams and developed |
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marketing and sponsorship strategies and operational plans for the |
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annual race, as well as coordinated hundreds of law enforcement and |
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emergency medical personnel and hospital staff members and |
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assembled thousands of volunteers and participants; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has further distinguished |
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himself as a valued congregant of Christ Church in Temple and as a |
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member of the boards of the Christ Church School and the Central |
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Texas Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to |
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excellence of Ed Bandas have served him well in many fields of |
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endeavor, and as he takes on the challenges and opportunities of his |
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new position, he may indeed reflect with pride on his notable record |
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of accomplishment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Ed Bandas on his selection as |
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retail development coordinator of the City of Belton and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Bandas as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |