TITLE: Commending Milton Y. Tate Jr. on his service as mayor of Brenham.

SUMMARY: Commending Milton Y. Tate Jr. on his service as mayor of Brenham.

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WHEREAS, Milton Y. Tate Jr. is stepping down as mayor of Brenham in 2023, drawing to a close two decades of dedicated service to the city; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tate first became mayor in September 2003, when he completed the unexpired term of the late Walter Schwartz, and he was elected to his first full term in 2005; demonstrating strong leadership over the course of his tenure, he has ably guided the city's growth and served his fellow citizens with distinction; and WHEREAS, In addition to his responsibilities as mayor, Mr. Tate has enjoyed a successful legal career; he has worked in private practice and previously served as county attorney for Washington County and as city attorney for the City of Brenham; over the years, he has given generously of his time and talents to the Brenham Rotary Club and several organizations affiliated with The University of Texas; moreover, he is a former member of the board of directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Brenham/Washington County Economic Development Organization, and Trinity Medical Center; he holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from UT, and he is a 1963 graduate of the UT School of Law; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Tate enjoys the love and support of a fine family that includes his wife, Twila, and their daughters and grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Milton Tate has greatly benefited the residents of Brenham through his visionary leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many contributions as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Milton Y. Tate Jr. on his service as mayor of Brenham 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. Tate as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1709 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House