81R34223 JGH-D
By: Kent H.R. No. 2444
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Darren Lathen has ably served the people of Garland
as the city council member for District 8 since 2007, and his
knowledge and dedication have earned him the respect of many
people; and
WHEREAS, An information technology professional for AT&T,
Mr. Lathen moved to Garland in 2002 with his wife, Kathy, and their
daughter, Dana; initially active in the community through Concordia
Lutheran Church, Mr. Lathen first entered public service in 2006 by
becoming a member of the city council's Ethics Board and the Charter
Review Committee; he is now serving his first term on the city
council, and since his election, he has proven himself to be a
careful steward of the city's resources; and
WHEREAS, The effective operation of city government depends
on the hard work of committed public servants, and Darren Lathen may
take considerable pride in his dedication to the citizens of
Garland; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Darren Lathen on his service as a member
of the Garland City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lathen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.