SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1057
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor Joe Phelps for his many years of loyal service to the
citizens of Argyle as a member of the town council; and
WHEREAS, Joe was first elected to the Argyle Town Council
in 1992 and was reelected for eight additional two-year terms; he
has served as mayor pro tempore since 2001; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 17 years, Joe has demonstrated a
high level of commitment, integrity, and professionalism; his
expertise with regard to infrastructure and public works has been
extremely important in the town's efforts to improve roadways and
drainage systems; and
WHEREAS, He played a vital role in the planning and
construction of the town's first sanitary sewer collection
system and in the negotiations with the City of Denton for
wastewater treatment; he represented Argyle on numerous Denton
County bond programs for infrastructure improvements throughout
the county; and
WHEREAS, He earned the admiration and respect of his
colleagues on the Argyle Town Council, town administrators, and
the citizens in the community, who will long reap the benefits of
his wisdom, his decisiveness, and his diligence; and
WHEREAS, Joe has been an inspiration to those who have had
the pleasure to know and to work with him, and his presence on the
Argyle Town Council will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Joe Phelps for his exceptional
service and many contributions to the Town of Argyle as
councilman; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate