H.R. No. 113
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After 33 years of distinguished service with the
City of Gatesville, Luis Lobo retired from his position as
assistant city manager in December 2014, and the conclusion of his
outstanding career provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the
contributions of this esteemed professional; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lobo graduated from Laredo Martin High School in
1971 and went on to attend Sul Ross State University; he worked as
an intern for the City of Alpine before returning to Sul Ross to
pursue a master's degree in public administration; and
WHEREAS, Hired by the City of Gatesville as a grant writer in
1981 and subsequently promoted to assistant city manager, Mr. Lobo
helped to secure funds for a number of municipal projects, many of
them relating to water and wastewater; the development of the
city's water infrastructure, in which he played such a vital role,
has been crucial to the growth that Gatesville has experienced over
the past several decades; Mr. Lobo was also instrumental in
bringing to fruition a range of other projects, as well as in
balancing the city budget; during his time with the City of
Gatesville, he worked with 3 city managers, 8 mayors, 62 council
members, and hundreds of city employees, and he also served as
interim city manager on two separate occasions; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Lobo looks forward to spending
more time with his wife, Dolores, and hopes to write a book about
the city, in addition to doing some teaching; and
WHEREAS, Luis Lobo's dedication to his work and his
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Gatesville, and he may reflect with pride on his many achievements
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Luis Lobo on his retirement as
assistant city manager of Gatesville 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. Lobo as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 113 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House