H.R. No. 1185
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Patsy McMillan is retiring from the Sachse City
Council in May 2013 after nearly a decade of distinguished service;
and
WHEREAS, Since winning election to Place 5 on the city
council in 2004, Pat McMillan has presided over a period of
considerable growth and development in the Sachse area; along the
way, her expertise has benefited a range of boards and committees,
among them the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Residential
District Zoning Committee, and the Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee, of which she is presently both the chair and council
liaison; she has additionally held a seat on the Sachse Economic
Development Corporation Board of Directors, where she advocated in
behalf of the local business community; and
WHEREAS, Before beginning her tenure, Ms. McMillan enjoyed a
26-year career with the Dallas Sheriff's Department and was the
first woman in the department's history to hold the rank of
assistant chief deputy; now a forensic identification consultant,
she has frequently taught and lectured on matters involving
evidence analysis at law enforcement academies, federal agencies,
schools, and organizations; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan has lived in Sachse with her
husband, James Cron, for two decades; during that time, she has
shared her time and talents with numerous local civic groups,
including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Order of
the Eastern Star; she is also a member of the Sachse Historical
Society and the Fleur de Lis Garden Club, which she has served as
president; and
WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on the
efforts of individuals like Pat McMillan, whose tireless work in
behalf of area citizens has contributed immeasurably to the quality
of life in Sachse; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Patsy McMillan on her retirement
from the Sachse City Council and extend to her sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. McMillan as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1185 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House