SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1137
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John Murphy, who is retiring as Place 3 council member
for the City of Richardson after 20 years of exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Murphy was first elected to the city council
in 1991 and was chosen by his colleagues to serve as mayor pro
tempore from 1995 to 2007; over the course of his tenure in
office, he has served as secretary, vice president, and president
of the executive board for the North Central Texas Council of
Governments; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the oil and gas and banking industries,
Mr. Murphy currently serves as president of Max Impressions,
Incorporated, a printing and graphics communications company; and
WHEREAS, He has served as the district voting
representative on the Regional Transportation Council and was
the Region 13 representative on the board of directors for the
Texas Municipal League from 1998 through 2002; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding public servant, Mr. Murphy is
respected and admired by colleagues and constituents alike, and
his presence on the Richardson City Council will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend John Murphy on his outstanding service
to the City of Richardson and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Carona
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate