H.R. No. 671
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mayor John David Franz of Hidalgo has been justly
honored for his dedication to the prosperity of his community with
his selection as Border Texan of the Year for 2009 by the Hidalgo
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Born in McAllen, John Franz attended school in
Hidalgo before graduating from McAllen High School at the age of 16;
he was appointed to a judgeship on the Hidalgo Municipal Court at
age 18, and he began his tenure as mayor in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Franz has worked tirelessly to improve the
quality of life for the citizens of Hidalgo during his time in
office and has furthered that goal by taking a leadership role in
numerous civic organizations; he is president of the City of
Hidalgo Texas Municipal Facilities Corporation and has served as a
director of the Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation since his
first year as mayor; moreover, he is a member of the boards of
directors for both the Anzalduas and the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa
International Bridges and has contributed to numerous committees of
economic and social significance to the region; his attention to
statewide issues has included a six-year term on the Texas Board of
Criminal Justice; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, John Franz has proven
himself an assured leader who has helped guide his city through an
era of tremendous growth and change, and his efforts have had an
enduring and positive impact on South Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mayor John David Franz on his
selection as 2009 Border Texan of the Year and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Franz as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Flores
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 671 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House