H.R. No. 2312

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Keith Stretcher retired as Midland city attorney on February 28, 2015, following more than two decades of exceptional service in that position; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of East Texas State University and the Texas Tech University School of Law, Mr. Stretcher began his legal career in 1981 with the Law Offices of Wedding and Hughey; he joined the City of Midland two years later, initially working as assistant city attorney before being promoted to first assistant city attorney in 1985; he also served as assistant city manager from 1989 to 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stretcher left West Texas in 1991 after being appointed as the city attorney in Sugar Land; he returned home to Midland the following year, when he began his distinguished tenure as city attorney; through the years, he excelled in his responsibilities, earning the respect and appreciation of his colleagues in city government; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the support and encouragement of his wife, Sheryl, and his daughter, Amy; and

WHEREAS, Keith Stretcher has established a long and commendable record of professional achievement, and he may take justifiable pride in his contributions in behalf of the residents of Midland; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Keith Stretcher on his retirement as Midland city attorney 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. Stretcher as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Craddick

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2312 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House