H.R. No. 926
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The residents of Hutto lost an admired civic leader
with the death of Mayor David F. Begier on March 3, 2011, at the age
of 69; and
WHEREAS, David Begier was born near Buffalo, New York, on
June 7, 1941; after graduating from Lancaster High School, he
answered his nation's call to duty and served for four years in the
United States Air Force, earning the rank of sergeant; he then
returned to Buffalo to begin his professional career as an engineer
with Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory; in time, however, he grew
eager for a warmer climate, and in 1978 he moved with his family to
Round Rock; he worked with Texas Instruments and afterward with the
Quintus Corporation, where he held the post of IT manager; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement, David Begier moved to
Hutto in 2004 and devoted himself to public service; passionate
about his community, he served on the planning and zoning
commission and subsequently won election to the city council in
2007; in 2009, he was elected to fill the unexpired term of Mayor
Kenneth Love, and in 2010, he won election to a full three-year
term; and
WHEREAS, A respected figure who helped build unity in the
community, Mayor Begier presided over the second-fastest-growing
city in Texas; he helped guide many plans to improve the quality of
life in Hutto, including initiatives to create more parks and to
restore the vitality of the downtown area, and he played an
instrumental role in persuading Temple College and Texas State
Technical College to build a campus in the city; and
WHEREAS, Generous with his time and talents, Mayor Begier
volunteered with a number of worthy organizations, including the
Hutto Education Foundation, the Hutto Chamber of Commerce, and the
Adopt a Unit program; he also served as the director of governmental
relations for the Williamson County Symphony Orchestra and as a
member of the board of directors for Envision Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Begier enjoyed a rewarding marriage with his
wife, Barbara, until her passing in 1997, and he was blessed with a
son, David; and
WHEREAS, Known for his outgoing personality and wonderful
sense of humor, David Begier lived a full and generous life, and the
legacy of his vision and public service will continue to resonate in
the Hutto community for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable David
F. Begier and extend sincere condolences to his son, David, and to
his other relatives and loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David F.
Begier.
Gonzales of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 926 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House