H.R. No. 2643

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Bruce Pearson retired as the city manager of Pleasanton in April 2016, concluding four years of exemplary service in that office; and

WHEREAS, Following a notable tenure with the San Antonio Water System, Mr. Pearson was named assistant city manager of Cibolo in 2008; in that role, he oversaw a capital improvement plan that led to the reconstruction of Main Street and also allowed the city to build a new police and fire station and a public park; and

WHEREAS, This notable Texan was named city manager of Pleasanton in 2012, and under his leadership, the city experienced tremendous growth and development; during his tenure, a new city master plan and parks master plan were implemented, and his guidance was also instrumental in the design and construction of a civic center and library; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas State University, Mr. Pearson earned his master's degree in public administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio; he also holds a Certified Public Manager's Certification from the William P. Hobby Center for Public Service at Texas State University; and

WHEREAS, Each day, public servants improve the quality of life for their fellow citizens in innumerable ways, and the valuable contributions of Bruce Pearson have helped to make Pleasanton an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bruce Pearson on his retirement as Pleasanton city manager and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Pearson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Guillen

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2643 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House