H.R. No. 2157
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jimmy Niemann is completing his third successful
term on the Addison City Council, and it is appropriate at this time
to recognize his distinguished service to the community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Addison Citizen Academy, Mr.
Niemann also completed the Leadership Metrocrest program of the
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce for Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers
Branch; prior to his election to the city council, he served on the
Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Niemann earned both his bachelor's degree in
computer science and his law degree from The University of Texas at
Austin; he embarked on a career in technology, working for EDS for
23 years and serving as the first chief technology officer of
e-Rewards, Inc., a successful Internet start-up; in 2004, he was
selected as an EDS Fellow in recognition of his innovative
leadership; and
WHEREAS, The holder of two patents, with several others
pending, Mr. Niemann currently serves as the senior technology
leader for another start-up company, e-Miles; in all his endeavors,
he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Janiece, with whom he
has traveled to all seven continents; and
WHEREAS, Citizens benefit each day from the contributions of
city council members, whose service can improve the quality of life
in a community in innumerable ways; Jimmy Niemann has demonstrated
a lasting commitment to making Addison an even better place to live
and work, earning the gratitude and esteem of his fellow residents;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Jimmy Niemann on his noteworthy tenure
with the Addison City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Niemann as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Jackson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2157 was adopted by the House on May
18, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House