H.R. No. 865
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After nearly two decades of distinguished service,
Jim Wyatt is retiring from the Victoria City Council in May 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Victoria's first African American council member
and mayor pro tempore, Jim Wyatt won the District 5 seat in 1988 and
held it until 1995; since his return to the city council in 2000, he
has served continuously through his current term, and he has chosen
not to seek reelection; having been employed as a materials manager
for DuPont, Mr. Wyatt brought a unique perspective and a range of
business expertise to municipal government, and he played an
instrumental role in such projects as the sports complex, the skate
park, and Lone Tree Road; he was also particularly interested in
providing programs and activities for at-risk youth, and he
encouraged them to seek peaceful means of resolving conflicts; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his participation on the city
council, Mr. Wyatt has served on the board of directors of the Texas
Municipal League and as president of the Texas Association of
Mayors and Council Members; he has also been active in numerous
community organizations, including the African American Chamber of
Commerce of Victoria, the Task Force Toward Community Peace, and
the Victoria World Hunger Project; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Jim Wyatt is an
inspiration to his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with
great pride on his many notable achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jim Wyatt for his outstanding
contributions to the Victoria 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. Wyatt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 865 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House