TITLE: Honoring Patsy McMillan for her service on the Sachse City Council.

SUMMARY: Honoring Patsy McMillan for her service on the Sachse City Council.

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WHEREAS, Patsy McMillan is retiring from the Sachse City Council in May 2013 after nearly a decade of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, Since winning election to Place 5 on the city council in 2004, Pat McMillan has presided over a period of considerable growth and development in the Sachse area; along the way, her expertise has benefited a range of boards and committees, among them the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Residential District Zoning Committee, and the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, of which she is presently both the chair and council liaison; she has additionally held a seat on the Sachse Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, where she advocated in behalf of the local business community; and WHEREAS, Before beginning her tenure, Ms. McMillan enjoyed a 26-year career with the Dallas Sheriff's Department and was the first woman in the department's history to hold the rank of assistant chief deputy; now a forensic identification consultant, she has frequently taught and lectured on matters involving evidence analysis at law enforcement academies, federal agencies, schools, and organizations; and WHEREAS, This notable Texan has lived in Sachse with her husband, James Cron, for two decades; during that time, she has shared her time and talents with numerous local civic groups, including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Order of the Eastern Star; she is also a member of the Sachse Historical Society and the Fleur de Lis Garden Club, which she has served as president; and WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on the efforts of individuals like Pat McMillan, whose tireless work in behalf of area citizens has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in Sachse; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Patsy McMillan on her retirement from the Sachse City Council and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. McMillan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1185 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House