H.R. No. 2643
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bruce Pearson retired as the city manager of
Pleasanton in April 2016, concluding four years of exemplary
service in that office; and
WHEREAS, Following a notable tenure with the San Antonio
Water System, Mr. Pearson was named assistant city manager of
Cibolo in 2008; in that role, he oversaw a capital improvement plan
that led to the reconstruction of Main Street and also allowed the
city to build a new police and fire station and a public park; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan was named city manager of
Pleasanton in 2012, and under his leadership, the city experienced
tremendous growth and development; during his tenure, a new city
master plan and parks master plan were implemented, and his
guidance was also instrumental in the design and construction of a
civic center and library; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas State University, Mr. Pearson
earned his master's degree in public administration from The
University of Texas at San Antonio; he also holds a Certified Public
Manager's Certification from the William P. Hobby Center for Public
Service at Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, Each day, public servants improve the quality of
life for their fellow citizens in innumerable ways, and the
valuable contributions of Bruce Pearson have helped to make
Pleasanton 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 congratulate Bruce Pearson on his retirement as
Pleasanton city manager and extend to him sincere best wishes for
success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Pearson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2643 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House