TITLE: Congratulating the Honorable Robin Elackatt on his election as mayor of Missouri City.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Honorable Robin Elackatt on his election as mayor of Missouri City.

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WHEREAS, The Honorable Robin Elackatt was sworn in as mayor of Missouri City on December 21, 2020; and WHEREAS, A native of India, Robin Elackatt moved to Chicago with his family when he was in the fifth grade; he first heeded the call to service in his 20s, when he was elected president of the Chicago Knanaya Catholic Youth League in 1992, and in 1994, he was elected as the first president of the Knanaya Catholic Youth League of North America; and WHEREAS, In 2005, Mr. Elackatt settled with his family in Missouri City and opened a construction business; he began serving his community as the vice chair of the parks board, and he has also been a board member and president of the Colony Lakes Homeowners Association; in addition, he and his family are congregants of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Elackatt was elected in 2009 to the city council as the member for District C, and he ran unopposed for reelection in 2011 and 2013; during his tenure on the council, he has been a strong advocate for the sidewalk repairs program, for establishing more fire stations and a police mini-station, and for balancing the budget; and WHEREAS, Robin Elackatt's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Missouri City, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his achievements as he takes on the challenges and opportunities of his new position; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Robin Elackatt on his election as mayor of Missouri City and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mayor Elackatt as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 117 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House