H.R. No. 1949
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John E. Bierschwale is retiring as deputy city
manager of Schertz on September 30, 2015, drawing to a close a
distinguished career in municipal government that has spanned 37
years; and
WHEREAS, Long dedicated to serving his hometown, Johnny
Bierschwale became a volunteer firefighter at the age of 15, and in
1978, he was hired by the city's streets and parks department and
was sworn in as a reserve police officer, a role he enjoyed for more
than a decade; he went on to be employed by the water department for
13 years and was later promoted to director of public works in July
1993; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bierschwale was named assistant city manager in
2002 and appointed deputy city manager in 2014; throughout his
tenure he has worked tirelessly to advance the common good, and his
outstanding efforts have earned him the deep appreciation of
colleagues and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Bierschwale has attained
numerous certifications from Texas A&M University and Texas State
University in such areas as law enforcement, waterworks, safety,
emergency response, fire service, disaster preparedness, and
management; in addition, he was presented with the 2010 Steve
Simonson Community Service Award by the city and the 1994
Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Municipal League; and
WHEREAS, With his skill, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence, Johnny Bierschwale has helped make Schertz an even
better place in which to live, and he may reflect with satisfaction
on all that he has achieved 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 commend John E. Bierschwale on his service with
the City of Schertz 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. Bierschwale as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Kuempel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1949 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House