H.R. No. 1086
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bob L. Townsend is retiring from the Richardson City
Council in May 2017, drawing to a close a notable tenure that has
spanned more than a decade and a half; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the city council in 2001,
Mr. Townsend went on to serve for eight consecutive terms,
including one term as mayor and three terms as mayor pro tempore;
over the course of his 16 years on the council, he played a vital
role in supporting the development of the Eisemann Center for the
Performing Arts and the Richardson Gymnastics Center, the
renovation of the Heights and Huffhines recreation centers, and the
construction of several fire stations and Dallas Area Rapid Transit
stations; he was also instrumental in the creation of the CityLine
mixed-use development and in bringing the headquarters of Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of Texas and the Fossil retail company to
Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Among Mr. Townsend's many civic contributions while
in office was the creation of the Mayor's Office of International
Business, which led to Richardson's designation as the official
International Business Capital of North Texas by the 82nd
Legislature; in addition, he represented the city on the Regional
Transportation Council, the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition,
the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and the Metroplex
Mayors Association; moreover, he has served as an ex officio member
of the board of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and the
Leadership Richardson Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma, Mr. Townsend pursued his
undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma and
Southeastern Oklahoma State University and earned his master's
degree at Southern Methodist University; he retired from Texas
Instruments in 1997 after a rewarding 37-year career with the
company; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and support
of his wife, Lynn, and he takes great pride in their three children,
seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Bob Townsend's dedication, expertise, and
commitment to the prosperity and well-being of his community have
greatly benefited the citizens of Richardson, and he may indeed
reflect with satisfaction on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bob L. Townsend on his retirement
from the Richardson City Council 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. Townsend as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1086 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House