TITLE: Recognizing Bob Macy for his service to the City of Richardson.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Bob Macy for his service to the City of Richardson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Bob Macy for his outstanding service on the Richardson City Council; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to the Richardson community and to his work, Mr. Macy has used his knowledge, experience, and skills to manage effectively the responsibilities of a councilman's position; and WHEREAS, A distinguished public servant, he has helped to coordinate the Richardson city activities and has fostered a number of neighborhood and citywide projects on behalf of area residents; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the Korean War and a former employee of General Dynamics, Mr. Macy moved his family to Richardson in 1969 and later joined Sun Oil Company; following his retirement, he has volunteered more than 6,000 hours to city activities; and WHEREAS, He serves on the Richardson Regional Hospital Foundation Board and is a volunteer chaplain at the hospital; he was a cofounder of the Stephen Ministry at the First United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman and a well-known community leader, Mr. Macy is admired and respected by his colleagues in city government and by the citizens of Richardson; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Bob Macy for his valuable contributions to the City of Richardson during his service as a councilman and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Carona President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 23, 2011.