84R14479 RMA-D
By: White of Bell H.R. No. 1546
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ed Bandas has deservedly been named the retail
development coordinator of the City of Belton, and he brings to this
position a wealth of valuable knowledge and insight; and
WHEREAS, A native of Temple, Mr. Bandas graduated with a
bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from
Stephen F. Austin State University in 1990; he subsequently served
this nation for four years in the United States Marine Corps, from
which he retired as a field artillery captain in 1996; and
WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Mr. Bandas gained
a wide range of work experience in a number of industries, including
health care, finance, real estate, and retail; in each new role he
took on, he earned the respect and admiration of his peers for his
leadership and for his keen business acumen, and he has garnered a
host of accolades for his exceptional efforts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bandas has resided in Belton for five years, and
in 2012, he cofounded the nonprofit Army Marathon, which he
continues to serve today as president and race director; to ensure
the event's success, he has led planning teams and developed
marketing and sponsorship strategies and operational plans for the
annual race, as well as coordinated hundreds of law enforcement and
emergency medical personnel and hospital staff members and
assembled thousands of volunteers and participants; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has further distinguished
himself as a valued congregant of Christ Church in Temple and as a
member of the boards of the Christ Church School and the Central
Texas Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America; and
WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence of Ed Bandas have served him well in many fields of
endeavor, and as he takes on the challenges and opportunities of his
new position, he may indeed reflect with pride on his notable record
of accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ed Bandas on his selection as
retail development coordinator of the City of Belton and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bandas as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.