TITLE: Congratulating Rebecca Kennelly Haas on her election as mayor of Richmond.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Rebecca Kennelly Haas on her election as mayor of Richmond.

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WHEREAS, Rebecca Kennelly Haas has been elected mayor of Richmond; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the duties of her office, Mayor Haas will draw on a wealth of valuable experience; she has lived in Richmond for more than half a century, and she owns Jay-Wood Trading Company in the city's historic downtown district; a chaplain and board member of Descendants of Austin's Old Three Hundred, she is also involved in several other historical organizations, including the Black Cowboy Museum, the Fort Bend County Historical Commission, and the Historic Richmond Association; and WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Becky Haas may indeed take pride in her accomplishments as she takes on this challenging new role; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rebecca Kennelly Haas on her election as mayor of Richmond and extend to her sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mayor Haas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1157 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House