H.C.R. No. 148
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Elizabeth J. Nelson is concluding her
notable six-year tenure as mayor of Marlin in June 2017; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Nelson began her exemplary career in municipal
government in 2004, when she was first elected to a seat on the
Marlin City Council; she held that position for the next seven
years, and during that time she served on three occasions as mayor
pro tem; in 2011 she won the first of three consecutive terms as
mayor, becoming the second woman to hold that office in the city's
145-year history; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan earned a bachelor's degree in
biology and earth science from Texas Tech University and a master's
degree in secondary education from The University of Texas of the
Permian Basin; she spent a number of years in the public schools and
then went to work for the Texas Youth Commission, where she served
as an assistant principal and as coordinator of the Educational
Assessment Unit; after joining the staff of Texas A&M University in
2001, she coordinated a special project for the Jeffersonian
Institute; and
WHEREAS, A founding member of the Falls County Boys and Girls
Club, Mayor Nelson played an instrumental role in securing a $1.8
million grant to fund an after-school program for young people in
Marlin; she is also a member of the Falls County Historical
Commission, the Marlin Rotary Club, the executive committee of the
Heart of Texas Council of Governments, and the board of directors of
the Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation; her impressive
record of community service includes past membership on the boards
of the Marlin Library, the Palace Theatre, and the American Heart
Association; in recognition of her extensive contributions in the
civic realm, Leadership Texas selected her in 2000 as one of 90
Texas women to be honored for their lifetime achievements; and
WHEREAS, During Elizabeth Nelson's six years at the helm of
Marlin's city government, she has demonstrated both able leadership
and a deep concern for the public interest, and she may indeed
reflect with pride on all she has accomplished in behalf of her
fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend Elizabeth J. Nelson on her service as mayor of Marlin
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Nelson as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Kacal
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 148 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 148 was adopted by the Senate on May
28, 2017, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor