H.R. No. 225
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Owen William Bludau of Bay City is retiring as
executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development
Corporation on June 28, 2013, following eight years of
distinguished service in that position; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the MCEDC, Mr. Bludau has been
dedicated to its mission of growing Matagorda County through the
recruitment of new industries and commercial businesses and the
expansion of existing businesses; under his able leadership, the
group helped to bring a manufacturing plant to the area, which
included a $1.3 billion investment and the creation of 600 new jobs;
and
WHEREAS, Known for his dedication to his work, he has
sacrificed holidays, weekends, and many late nights for the benefit
of his community, and in recognition of his exceptional efforts
with MCEDC, he earned the 2012 George Holst Award for contributions
to Matagorda County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bludau is a graduate of The University of Texas
at Austin and a veteran of the U.S. Army; after completing a
master's program in urban and regional planning at Virginia Tech
University, he earned his master's degree in business
administration from Wake Forest University; his notable career has
included tenures in land use and development, environmental
planning, and military base economic redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Owen Bludau has made a positive difference in the
lives of his fellow citizens, and he may take justifiable pride in a
job well done as he looks ahead to the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Owen William
Bludau on his retirement as executive director of the Matagorda
County Economic Development Corporation and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bludau as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 225 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House