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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, David Downs concluded his service as a member of the |
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Plano City Council in 2017, and the outstanding contributions made |
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by this esteemed public servant are indeed deserving of |
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recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Plano, Mr. Downs was elected |
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to represent Place 8 on the city council in 2013; during his four |
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years in office, he ably guided the city with an eye to the future, |
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and his expertise in a range of community issues has earned him the |
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respect of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Downs holds a bachelor's degree in finance from |
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the University of Illinois, and he began his career as a financial |
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advisor in Chicago; a recipient of the 2012 Leadership Plano |
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Distinguished Leadership Award, he has given generously of his time |
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and talents to many worthy organizations, including the Boy Scouts |
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of America, the ArtCentre of Plano, the Collin College Education |
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Foundation, the Collin County Healthcare Foundation, and Medical |
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City Plano; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of |
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his wife, Chris, and he takes immense pride in his two sons; and |
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WHEREAS, By providing thoughtful leadership and effectively |
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representing the interests of their constituents, city council |
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members strive each day to improve the quality of life in their |
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communities, and the laudable efforts of David Downs have helped to |
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make Plano an even better place in which to live and work; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend David Downs for his |
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exemplary service on the Plano City Council and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Downs as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |