H.R. No. 2467
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Linda Koop has ably served the people of Dallas as
the city council member for District 11 since 2005, and her
achievements have earned her widespread respect and appreciation;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Koop, a lifelong resident of Dallas, holds a
bachelor's degree in sociology from Colorado State University and a
master's degree in international management studies from The
University of Texas at Dallas; she has experience as a city and
regional planner, and from 1976 to 2003, she was co-owner of
National Shoes; and
WHEREAS, Now serving her second term on the city council, Ms.
Koop has distinguished herself as chair of the council's
Transportation and Environment Committee and as a member of the
Economic Development, Housing, and Trinity River Corridor Project
Committees; long active in regional transportation issues, she has
served on the board of directors of Dallas Area Rapid Transit and as
chair of the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central
Texas Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, Linda Koop has made many significant contributions
to the betterment of life in Dallas as a member of the city council,
and she merits special recognition for her dedication and efforts
in behalf of her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Linda Koop on her service as a member of
the Dallas City Council and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Koop as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Kent
Anchia
Jackson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2467 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House