H.R. No. 394

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Steve Evans concluded his tenure as general manager of Southwest Texas Communications on December 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Evans first joined SW Texas in June 1984 as the commercial manager; in August 2001, he was promoted to general manager, and in the years since, he has dedicated himself to furthering the company's mission of providing communication services to the residents of the Texas Hill Country; and

WHEREAS, When Mr. Evans began his career with SW Texas, it primarily offered voice services through copper landlines, the Internet did not yet exist, and there were few wireless phones; as technology advanced, he ably led the company into the 21st century, overseeing the transition to a fiber-optic network that supports voice, wireless, and high-speed data; and

WHEREAS, While Mr. Evans plans to continue serving SW Texas and its customers on a reduced schedule, stepping down as general manager will afford him more time to spend with his wife, Laura, and their family; and

WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Steve Evans has greatly benefited Southwest Texas Communications, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his distinguished record of service as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Steve Evans for his service as general manager of Southwest Texas Communications and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

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

Murr

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 394 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House