H.R. No. 130
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of a committed public servant is well
deserving of recognition; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated and broad-visioned individual, Mr.
Joseph Paniagua has shaped the course of public safety and public
events in the city of Fort Worth for over 22 years in many
capacities, most recently as first assistant city manager; and
WHEREAS, Because of his leadership, the success of such
important projects as the expansion of the City Convention Center,
construction of a new convention center hotel, the development of
new traffic divisions and fire stations, and the Rosedale District
were successful; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Paniagua's diplomacy and talent for navigating
the waters of state and federal programs are assets that will be
sorely missed; and
WHEREAS, Joe, a native Texan, and his wife, Elsa, have two
children, Jose Francisco and Elissa; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Joe Paniagua on the occasion
of his retirement, thank him for his dedicated service, and extend
to him best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Paniagua as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Burnam
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 130 was adopted by the House on
January 22, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House