SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 223
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Representative John Cyrier, who retired in January of
  2023 after eight years of outstanding service on behalf of Texas
  citizens as the representative for District 17 in the Texas House
  of Representatives; and
         WHEREAS, Since being elected to the House in 2015,
  Representative Cyrier has faithfully executed the
  responsibilities of his office and has represented the people of
  District 17 with dedication; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his four terms, Representative Cyrier
  served as chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission, where he
  helped to assure accountability and efficiency across state
  agencies; he also chaired the House Committee on Culture,
  Recreation, and Tourism, which deals directly with high-revenue
  industries crucial to the state's economic growth; and
         WHEREAS, Before his career in the public sector,
  Representative Cyrier earned a degree from Texas A&M College of
  Engineering in 1995 and gained a reputation as an astute
  businessman for his leadership as cofounder and chief executive
  officer of a successful commercial construction company; and
         WHEREAS, He was elected as Caldwell County commissioner,
  and he served in that position from 2010 to 2013 and was appointed
  as Caldwell County judge pro tempore in 2012; from 2010 to 2015,
  he served on the Executive Committee of the Capitol Area
  Metropolitan Planning Organization; and
         WHEREAS, Representative Cyrier has served as a protector
  and ally of Texans in his positions as a captain in the Texas
  State Guard and as a member of the boards of nonprofits,
  including educational foundations and organizations whose
  missions are focused on homelessness and food insecurity; he is
  highly respected by his colleagues, by the members of the
  agencies he has served, and by his community for his dedication
  to public service; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Representative John Cyrier on his
  distinguished service to the people of Texas as a member of the
  Texas House of Representatives and extend to him best wishes for
  continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Eckhardt
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 28, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate