TITLE: Congratulating Brad Neighbor on his retirement as city attorney for the City of Garland.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brad Neighbor on his retirement as city attorney for the City of Garland.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, City Attorney Brad Neighbor is retiring in November 2021, after more than 36 years of service with the City of Garland; and WHEREAS, Mr. Neighbor was appointed city attorney in 1985, and over the course of his tenure, he has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and fellow citizens; a leading advocate in the development of many areas of municipal law, he has published a number of articles in legal journals and authored briefs for various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court; and WHEREAS, Mr. Neighbor holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of North Texas and a doctor of jurisprudence from Texas Tech University; he is board certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and in 2000, he was named a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyers Association; he has also been recognized for his work in local government law and land use planning law from the American Bar Association; and WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Brad Neighbor has established a commendable record of professional achievement and greatly benefited the people of Garland; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brad Neighbor on his retirement as city attorney for the City of Garland 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. Neighbor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 670 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House