TITLE: Congratulating Owen William Bludau on his retirement as executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Owen William Bludau on his retirement as executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Owen William Bludau of Bay City is retiring as executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation on June 28, 2013, following eight years of distinguished service in that position; and WHEREAS, Since joining the MCEDC, Mr. Bludau has been dedicated to its mission of growing Matagorda County through the recruitment of new industries and commercial businesses and the expansion of existing businesses; under his able leadership, the group helped to bring a manufacturing plant to the area, which included a $1.3 billion investment and the creation of 600 new jobs; and WHEREAS, Known for his dedication to his work, he has sacrificed holidays, weekends, and many late nights for the benefit of his community, and in recognition of his exceptional efforts with MCEDC, he earned the 2012 George Holst Award for contributions to Matagorda County; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bludau is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and a veteran of the U.S. Army; after completing a master's program in urban and regional planning at Virginia Tech University, he earned his master's degree in business administration from Wake Forest University; his notable career has included tenures in land use and development, environmental planning, and military base economic redevelopment; and WHEREAS, Owen Bludau has made a positive difference in the lives of his fellow citizens, and he may take justifiable pride in a job well done as he looks ahead to the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Owen William Bludau on his retirement as executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation 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. Bludau as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 225 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House