H.R. No. 2705
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After seven years of exceptional service, Lawrence
Bush of Houston is stepping down as chair of Senatorial District No.
7 of the Harris County Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, Larry Bush was first elected district chair in 2003,
and during his tenure he has helped recruit candidates for every
level of office and has assisted with numerous elections; he also
contributed to the HCRP as chair of Precinct 641, and he is the
former chair of Precinct 480; and
WHEREAS, An active supporter of the Republican Party since
1971, when he worked on Jack Kemp's successful congressional
campaign, Mr. Bush has worked tirelessly to secure the success of
the party and to promote conservative principles; he was the
sergeant at arms chair for both the 2000 and 2008 Republican Party
of Texas state conventions and has volunteered his time and
expertise to provide security for HCRP events and for political
candidates running for federal, state, and local offices; and
WHEREAS, Born in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Bush moved to Houston
in 1976; he began his 34-year career in law enforcement when he
joined the Harris County Sheriff's Office in 1977; over the years,
he worked for several other law enforcement agencies before
returning in 1990 to the sheriff's office, where he remained until
his retirement in May 2011 as a sergeant with the Burglary and Theft
Division in the Criminal Investigation Bureau; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Bush enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Veronica, and their four children; he and Mrs.
Bush are planning to spend their retirement years in Port St. Joe,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, Larry Bush has distinguished himself through his
hard work and commitment in behalf of the Harris County Republican
Party, and he may reflect proudly on his many notable achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lawrence Bush on his retirement as
chair of Senatorial District No. 7 of the Harris County Republican
Party 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. Bush as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Riddle
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2705 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House