Bill Text: TX HR193 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 193 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending Ross Obermeyer for his service on the Allen City Council.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR193 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR193-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 193



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Ross Obermeyer concluded his tenure on the Allen
	City Council in June 2017, drawing to a close an exceptional record
	of public service; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Obermeyer was first elected to Place 2 on the
	city council in 2002, and his diligent work garnered him the respect
	of his colleagues and the approval of voters, who returned him to
	office for four more terms; during his years in city government, he
	served as council liaison to the North Texas Municipal Water
	District, Arts of Collin County, and the Allen Public Library and
	Allen Parks and Recreation boards; in addition, he represented the
	City of Allen on the Allen Community Development Corporation and
	served on the council's Nominating and Convention and Visitors
	Bureau committees and on the committee overseeing the Allen Senior
	Recreation Center; over the course of his tenure, the community saw
	the opening of an outstanding public amenity, the Allen Event
	Center, as well as the debut or expansion of major retail and
	residential developments; and
	WHEREAS, Prior to joining the city council, this esteemed
	Texan served from 1992 to 1994 on the Allen Parks and Recreation
	Board and from 1994 to 2002 on the Allen Planning and Zoning
	Commission; he continues to contribute to his fellow citizens
	through his membership on the boards of the Allen Parks Foundation
	and the Connemara Conservancy; an alumnus of the University of
	North Texas, Mr. Obermeyer enjoyed a successful 33-year career with
	Texas Instruments, where he held various management positions, and
	he is currently a licensed real estate agent; he and his wife,
	Marilee, take pride in a treasured family that includes their three
	children and four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, By providing thoughtful leadership and effectively
	representing the interests of their constituents, city council
	members strive each day to improve the quality of life in their
	communities, and the laudable efforts of Ross Obermeyer have helped
	to make Allen 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, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Ross Obermeyer for
	his exemplary service on the Allen City Council 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. Obermeyer as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Leach

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on August
	15, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House