H.R. No. 2393
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Beginning another notable chapter in his public
service career, John Monaco was reelected mayor of Mesquite on May
9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A resident of the city since 1979, Mr. Monaco served
27 years as a licensed respiratory care practitioner; he is a
graduate of Northern Virginia Community College and has earned
numerous continuing education credits, including completing a
specialized curriculum on life support for newborns and pediatric
patients through The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
School; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Monaco previously served his fellow citizens
as a member of the Mesquite City Council from 2001 to 2007, when he
was appointed mayor; he was subsequently elected to the post the
following year; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the city he calls home, Mayor Monaco
gained experience in Mesquite city government as a member of the
planning and zoning commission, the civil service commission and
trial board, the water advisory board, and the board of adjustment,
and he has served as the coordinator for the city's volunteer
services; he has further contributed to his community as a board
member of the local chapter of the American Heart Association,
which he also served as president; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, this esteemed gentleman
enjoys the love and support of his wife, Alice, as well as their
five children and eight grandchildren; he is a congregant of Shiloh
Terrace Baptist Church and enjoys cooking and restoring antique
furniture in his spare time; and
WHEREAS, John Monaco's desire to serve others and work toward
the greater good has set an inspiring example for his fellow
citizens, and residents of Mesquite are indeed fortunate to benefit
from his continued leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Monaco on his reelection as
mayor of Mesquite and extend to him sincere best wishes for a
productive and rewarding tenure in office; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Monaco as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miklos
Vaught
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2393 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House