TITLE: Congratulating Garland city council member Doug Athas on his reappointment to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Garland city council member Doug Athas on his reappointment to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council.

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WHEREAS, Garland city council member Doug Athas has been reappointed to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council for 2011; and WHEREAS, With his reappointment Mr. Athas is beginning his fourth year of service on the council, which is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by municipalities located outside of central cities but within the ring of developing suburbs; the council provides local officials with a means of networking with one another and discussing common problems and solutions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Athas was a Garland plan commissioner for eight years and has represented District 1 on the city council since 2006; by taking a prominent role in the First Tier Suburbs Council, he is helping Garland to negotiate the challenges and opportunities of its position in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex while also earning the city national recognition for its innovative responses to urgent issues; his continued involvement in this worthwhile initiative is good news for area citizens and promises further benefits in the year ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Doug Athas on his reappointment to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Athas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2716 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House