TITLE: Commending Ross Obermeyer for his service on the Allen City Council.

SUMMARY: Commending Ross Obermeyer for his service on the Allen City Council.

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WHEREAS, Ross Obermeyer concluded his tenure on the Allen City Council in June 2017, drawing to a close an exceptional record of public service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Obermeyer was first elected to Place 2 on the city council in 2002, and his diligent work garnered him the respect of his colleagues and the approval of voters, who returned him to office for four more terms; during his years in city government, he served as council liaison to the North Texas Municipal Water District, Arts of Collin County, and the Allen Public Library and Allen Parks and Recreation boards; in addition, he represented the City of Allen on the Allen Community Development Corporation and served on the council's Nominating and Convention and Visitors Bureau committees and on the committee overseeing the Allen Senior Recreation Center; over the course of his tenure, the community saw the opening of an outstanding public amenity, the Allen Event Center, as well as the debut or expansion of major retail and residential developments; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the city council, this esteemed Texan served from 1992 to 1994 on the Allen Parks and Recreation Board and from 1994 to 2002 on the Allen Planning and Zoning Commission; he continues to contribute to his fellow citizens through his membership on the boards of the Allen Parks Foundation and the Connemara Conservancy; an alumnus of the University of North Texas, Mr. Obermeyer enjoyed a successful 33-year career with Texas Instruments, where he held various management positions, and he is currently a licensed real estate agent; he and his wife, Marilee, take pride in a treasured family that includes their three children and four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, By providing thoughtful leadership and effectively representing the interests of their constituents, city council members strive each day to improve the quality of life in their communities, and the laudable efforts of Ross Obermeyer have helped to make Allen an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Ross Obermeyer for his exemplary service on the Allen City Council 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. Obermeyer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House