TITLE: Congratulating Jim T. Brown on his retirement after more than 60 years of public and private sector service.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jim T. Brown on his retirement after more than 60 years of public and private sector service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jim T. Brown has announced plans to retire at the end of 2013, drawing to a close a notable tenure in public service that has spanned more than six decades; and WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Brown has forged a varied and highly esteemed career, during which he has provided expertise on many aspects of municipal governance; in addition to serving as a city manager in such communities as Eagle Pass and West University Place, he helped to promote the responsible stewardship of water resources as general manager of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority and the Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District Canal System; moreover, he held a seat on the board of the MoKan Development Corporation, where he addressed issues in the roads and transportation sector; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown graduated from Texas State University--San Marcos in 1961, receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration, and has since played a role in the expansion of its campus as executive director of the Urban Renewal Agency of San Marcos, where he specialized in land acquisition and redevelopment; in addition, he has been an active supporter of the university through his participation in its alumni association, which he has served as president, and in 2003 he was recognized for his long-standing contributions with designation as a Distinguished Alumnus; and WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has drawn on his leadership and management experience in his efforts to make housing accessible to all Texans; he backed a number of important programs that have helped to bolster the state's capacity to offer quality, safe, and affordable developments for tens of thousands of citizens, including working families and seniors, and his committed advocacy has earned him standing as a prominent voice within the industry; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown has further devoted himself to a range of civic and community organizations, including serving as Worthy Grand Master of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, a group with a membership numbering 200,000; and WHEREAS, The continued prosperity of the Lone Star State depends in large part on the responsible action of its citizens, and through his many public-spirited achievements, Jim Brown sets a notable example of leadership and volunteerism for all Texans to follow; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim T. Brown on his forthcoming retirement 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. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Menendez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1393 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House