TITLE: Congratulating Chuck Brawner on his election as mayor of Katy.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Chuck Brawner on his election as mayor of Katy.

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WHEREAS, Chuck Brawner was sworn in as the new mayor of Katy on May 15, 2017, and this provides a fitting opportunity to celebrate his outstanding record of public service and civic engagement; and WHEREAS, A resident of the Katy area for 37 years, Mr. Brawner served as a volunteer police officer for the city from 1982 to 1983, and he was a captain for the West I-10 Volunteer Fire Department from 1984 to 1989, as well as a member of the Fire District 48 board of directors; he went on to distinguish himself as the chief of police for the Spring Branch Independent School District for 21 years before retiring in December 2016; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brawner's achievements in law enforcement also include assignments as a security team leader at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and as a joint commander with the Texas Department of Public Safety at a regional emergency response staging area during Hurricane Ike in 2008, and he held the office of president of the Texas Municipal Police Association; he gained experience with state and national policy issues as well, having been appointed by Governor George W. Bush to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board and by Governor Rick Perry to the Federal Juvenile Justice Advisory Board; moreover, he served as chair of the Texas School Safety Center Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brawner began his work in city government in 2013, when he was elected to the Katy City Council, and he was appointed to the office of mayor pro tempore the following year; his involvement in the local community has also included service as president of the Katy High School Band Booster Club and as vice chair of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Merchandise Committee; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brawner has enjoyed the love and support of Marcy Brawner, his wife of 30 years; the couple are active members of the Parkway Fellowship Church; and WHEREAS, Chuck Brawner has built an impressive record of service to his fellow citizens, and that experience is sure to prove valuable as he takes on the responsibilities of his new office; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Chuck Brawner on his election as mayor of Katy and extend to him sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Brawner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schofield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2427 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House