SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 529
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Texas Transportation Commissioner J. Bruce Bugg Jr., who
is being honored by the San Antonio Mobility Coalition and San
Antonio Chambers of Commerce at a reception on April 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Bugg was appointed to serve on the
Texas Transportation Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on
February 13, 2015; as a member of this important body, he will
play a direct role in overseeing the statewide activities of the
Texas Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Bugg is a leader in the banking and
investment industry in San Antonio, and he serves as an executive
and board member for financial institutions across the area; and
WHEREAS, He has been active in a wide variety of civic and
philanthropic organizations, including the Tobin Endowment, the
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas Biomedical
Research Institute; he is a cofounder of the Bexar County
Performing Arts Center Foundation and a member of the board of
directors of the Santa Fe Opera; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Bugg previously served the state as
chairman and president of the Texas Economic Development
Corporation and as a senior economic advisor to Governor Rick
Perry; he also served as the governor's appointee on the board of
directors of Humanities Texas; he is truly deserving of special
recognition for his dedication to public service; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Transportation Commissioner J. Bruce
Bugg Jr. on his distinguished record of service to the state and
extend to him best wishes for success in all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate