81R37765 MG-D By: Truitt H.R. No. 2755 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The tenure of an accomplished city official drew to a close in May 2009 when the Honorable Andrew L. Wambsganss concluded his service as mayor of the City of Southlake; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wambsganss was first elected mayor in 2003 and served with distinction during his six years in office, helping to preserve Southlake's ongoing prosperity and high quality of life; and WHEREAS, This dedicated civic leader was a member of the Southlake City Council from 1993 to 1996, holding the post of mayor pro tem in 1995 and 1996, and has contributed to numerous government and community organizations, including the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District, the Southlake Teen Court Board of Directors, and the Airport Area YMCA; and WHEREAS, An accomplished attorney, Mr. Wambsganss is a shareholder and partner in Brown Pruitt Peterson & Wambsganss, P.C.; in addition, he draws on a broad range of other experience, including legal service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Second Court of Appeals of Texas and employment as a staff member for U.S. Representative Dick Armey; and WHEREAS, The assured guidance that Andrew Wambsganss provided to the City of Southlake during his years as mayor has been of great benefit to his fellow citizens, and he may take justifiable pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Andrew L. Wambsganss for his exceptional service as mayor of the City of Southlake and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years ahead; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Wambsganss as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.