TITLE: Honoring Brenda Gunter for her service as mayor of San Angelo.

SUMMARY: Honoring Brenda Gunter for her service as mayor of San Angelo.

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WHEREAS, Brenda Gunter is completing her second term as mayor of San Angelo in May 2025, drawing to a close a tenure in office distinguished by significant progress; and WHEREAS, In 2017, Mayor Gunter became the first woman elected to lead the city; she has focused on economic development and the revitalization of the historic downtown as a popular site for recreation and business, retail, and residential investment; and WHEREAS, During Mayor Gunter's tenure, the city has undertaken numerous infrastructure initiatives, among them the Hickory Aquifer expansion, Lake Nasworthy sewer improvement, and Concho River water projects; transportation has been enhanced not only through major street work but also through expansion of runways and other advancements at the San Angelo Regional Airport; in addition, a number of parks have undergone renovation; and WHEREAS, Mayor Gunter has represented the City of San Angelo on the Ports-to-Plains Alliance Board and chairs the San Angelo Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board; at the state level, she serves as chair of the Texas Department of Transportation I-27 Advisory Committee and as a member of the TxDOT Texas Freight Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, A prominent business owner and experienced corporate executive, Mayor Gunter has a long record of civic engagement; she has given generously of her time and expertise to such organizations as Angelo State University's Norris-Vincent College of Business Advisory Council, the San Angelo Area Foundation, and the United Way; in addition, she has served as president of Downtown San Angelo, Inc., and as chair of the organization's design and promotions committees, she authored a walking-tour brochure and guided the Sheep Spectacular celebration of a major local industry; her many accolades include recognition as a Pillar of San Angelo in 2019 and as Citizen of the Year for 2009 by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Through her leadership and expertise, Mayor Gunter has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in her community, and her accomplishments have earned the respect and appreciation of countless fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor Brenda Gunter for her service as mayor of San Angelo and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mayor Gunter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1313 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House