H.R. No. 2483 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Don Thurman completed his admirable tenure as a member of the Terrell City Council on May 17, 2011, after four years of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, Since 2007, Mr. Thurman helped to guide the city with an eye to the future, and his knowledge and expertise in a wide range of community issues earned him the respect of many people along the way; and WHEREAS, Retired from a successful career as an engineer, Mr. Thurman brings a strong attention to detail to all his endeavors, and he has also benefited the city as a member of the Tax Increment Financing Board; and WHEREAS, Each day, public servants improve the quality of life for their fellow citizens in innumerable ways, and the efforts of Don Thurman have helped to make Terrell an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Don Thurman for his notable service on the Terrell City Council 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 Mr. Thurman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gooden ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2483 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House