TITLE: Recognizing Randy West on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Randy West on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Randy West of Bowie, who retired in December of 2020 as manager of Public Affairs for the Mid-Tex Division of Atmos Energy Corporation after a distinguished career of nearly 50 years in the natural gas industry; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career with Atmos Energy Corporation, Mr. West had an impressive record, and he held a number of leadership positions in Community Relations and Public Affairs for more than 34 years; and WHEREAS, While committed to his successful career, he was also focused on making his community a better place, and he has been a longtime active leader in a wide range of civic organizations; he has served as secretary-treasurer of the Bowie Industrial Development Foundation Board, as chair of the Bowie Parks Board, and as a member of the Bowie 4A Economic Development Board, the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce Board, and the Montague County Tax Appraisal Board; he has been active with the Bowie Rotary Club and has served as its president, coordinator of the annual golf tournament, and head of the scholarship raffle; and WHEREAS, His extensive community involvement has also included service as a coach and board member of the Bowie Sports Association, a 4-H leader, a scoutmaster, and a longtime organizer of the Bowie Alumni FFA Fish Fry; he is a graduate of Leadership Montague County and a member of Carter Lake Road Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, His hard work and dedication to serving others have had a positive impact on his profession and his community, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Randy West on his distinguished career and extend to him best wishes for all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Springer President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2021.