H.R. No. 1747
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert M. Worley is retiring as president and CEO of
the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County in June 2015,
following eight years of distinguished service in that position;
and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Alliance in October 2007,
Mr. Worley has made an immeasurable contribution to promoting and
diversifying the county's economic base, attracting high-wage jobs
in target industries, and supporting the interests of existing
businesses in the area; under his able leadership, the nonprofit
organization has implemented a number of best practices to benefit
Brazoria County, including utilizing economic impact analyses and
fostering positive and professional interactions with prospective
businesses, Alliance members, and elected officials; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, this esteemed
administrator has been employed in economic development in the Lone
Star State since the late 1970s; Mr. Worley joined the Alliance
after working for economic development entities in Paducah, Mount
Pleasant, McKinney, Bryan/College Station, and Dumas; in all his
endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Fawncyne; and
WHEREAS, Robert Worley 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Worley on his retirement as
president and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria
County 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. Worley 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. 1747 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House