83R8222 NEB-D
By: Burkett H.R. No. 409
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Preston Edwards is retiring from the Garland City
Council in the spring of 2013, having served with distinction as the
District 3 representative for three consecutive terms; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards moved to Garland from South Texas as a
youth nearly half a century ago, and he has since established
himself as a member of Garland's business community; over the
years, he has repeatedly demonstrated his dedication to the city
where he met his wife, Shirley, and where the couple raised their
two children, Sherri and Kevin; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has served on the Garland City
Council since 2007, and during his tenure, he has held the offices
of both mayor pro tem and deputy mayor pro tem; Mr. Edwards has also
rendered significant service to Garland as a member of various
boards and special committees, including the 1997 Bond Study
Committee, the South Garland Plan Implementation Committee, the
Housing Standards Board, the South Garland TIF Board, and the
Chapter 32.9 Blue Ribbon Committee; and
WHEREAS, In his coming retirement, Mr. Edwards looks forward
to spending more time with his family and friends, as well as to
continuing his involvement in church activities and enjoying his
two favored pastimes, woodworking and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Preston Edwards has served the citizens of Garland
with the utmost ability and devotion, and he may indeed reflect on
his accomplishments with pride as he looks forward to the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Preston Edwards on the occasion of
his retirement from the Garland City Council 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. Edwards as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.