TITLE: Commending Bobby Burns on his service as president and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Commending Bobby Burns on his service as president and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Bobby Burns is retiring as president and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce in August 2024, drawing to a close a successful tenure that has spanned more than a decade; and WHEREAS, Since joining the Midland Chamber of Commerce in March 2011, Mr. Burns has overseen its four-star accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the creation of its Star Spangled Salute Independence Day celebration; he also assisted in the development of a number of important projects, including Loop 250, the Scharbauer Sports Complex, and the new terminal at Midland International Air and Space Port, and he played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Barbara & George H. W. Bush Convention Center; and WHEREAS, A resident of Midland for over 45 years, Mr. Burns has further served his community as chair of the Midland Planning and Zoning Commission and as the city's mayor for three terms; moreover, he has led the Shepperd Leadership Institute as its director, and he has worked as an insurance agent for more than three and a half decades; and WHEREAS, A strong and dynamic leader, Bobby Burns has done much to bring positive change to the Midland community, and his efforts have produced results of lasting benefit to countless area Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commend Bobby Burns on his service as president and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for a rewarding retirement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Burns as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. Craddick President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 118 was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor