85R30358 BK-D By: Button H.R. No. 2141 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The citizens of Garland have greatly benefited from the dedicated service of Stephen W. Stanley, who stepped down after two terms on the Garland City Council in May 2017; and WHEREAS, A resident of Garland for more than 25 years, Mr. Stanley was elected to the council in May 2013; as a Realtor, he has been active in the area's business and civic community for most of his life, holding membership in local professional associations, athletic booster clubs, and other organizations; he previously served on the city council of Sachse, where he resided for several years, and on the board of directors of the Sachse Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Stanley enjoys the love and support of his wife, Daphne; and WHEREAS, Stephen Stanley has rendered exemplary service to the city of Garland through his work on the city council, and his achievements have helped to make his community an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Stephen W. Stanley on his retirement from the Garland City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Stanley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.