TITLE: Congratulating Lee Kleinman on his election to the Dallas City Council.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lee Kleinman on his election to the Dallas City Council.

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WHEREAS, Lee M. Kleinman was elected to represent District 11 on the Dallas City Council in May 2013, and he brings a wealth of valuable experience to his new office; and WHEREAS, This accomplished Texan earned his bachelor's degree from Pitzer College and his master's degree from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University; during his successful career managing high-growth and start-up companies, he has served as vice president of FootAction USA, vice president and principal of the ProSoft Corporation, and OEM business manager at the Brightpoint Corporation, in addition to holding a number of other posts; currently, he is the chief operating officer and a principal of Bridge Metrics, LLC; and WHEREAS, Councilman Kleinman possesses a keen understanding of public service, having previously been a member of the board of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department for six years; moreover, he has long been active in his community as a member of such organizations as the Dallas Zoological Society, the Dallas Zoo Long Range Planning Committee, the Dallas Bicycle Plan Steering Committee, the Greenhill School Capital Campaign Committee, the North Texas Crime Commission, and Temple Emanu-El; and WHEREAS, Public servants play an essential role in helping communities prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future, and Lee Kleinman's leadership and insight are sure to be of great benefit to the citizens of Dallas in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lee Kleinman on his election to the Dallas City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in serving his constituents; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Kleinman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3134 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House