H.R. No. 2392
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Balch Springs Mayor Carrie F. Gordon was elected to
office on May 9, 2009, and it is indeed fitting to recognize her
many accomplishments at this time; and
WHEREAS, An urban planner, Mayor Gordon graduated from Bishop
College and holds a master's degree in political economy from The
University of Texas at Dallas and a doctorate in administration and
management from Columbia Pacific University; in the course of more
than two decades with the City of Dallas, she has worked on a wide
array of planning and zoning issues; collaborating closely with
citizens, attorneys, developers, business and property owners,
public agencies, and other stakeholders, she wrote 10 neighborhood
plans and area studies; she is currently involved with the
development and revision of city ordinances and serves as a liaison
on three special committees; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has made many valuable
contributions to Balch Springs as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Charter Review Commission; she assisted
the city's staff in updating the municipal master plan and was
instrumental in establishing the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee
and in the development of the Balch Springs East annexation area
plan; she is also a member of the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce,
the American Planning Association, and the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority; and
WHEREAS, Among her many talents, Mayor Gordon is a
professional vocalist who performs with a 16-piece orchestra and
show band led by her husband of 20 years, gospel artist Larry
"T-Byrd" Gordon; the couple are the proud parents of a son, Larry
Gordon II; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gordon has demonstrated a longstanding
commitment to her community, and her desire to serve others and work
toward the greater good sets an inspiring example for her fellow
Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carrie F. Gordon on her election as
mayor of Balch Springs and extend to her sincere best wishes for a
successful tenure in office; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Gordon as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miklos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2392 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House