H.R. No. 195
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Downs concluded his service as a member of the
Plano City Council in 2017, and the outstanding contributions made
by this esteemed public servant are indeed deserving of
recognition; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Plano, Mr. Downs was elected
to represent Place 8 on the city council in 2013; during his four
years in office, he ably guided the city with an eye to the future,
and his expertise in a range of community issues has earned him the
respect of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Downs holds a bachelor's degree in finance from
the University of Illinois, and he began his career as a financial
advisor in Chicago; a recipient of the 2012 Leadership Plano
Distinguished Leadership Award, he has given generously of his time
and talents to many worthy organizations, including the Boy Scouts
of America, the ArtCentre of Plano, the Collin College Education
Foundation, the Collin County Healthcare Foundation, and Medical
City Plano; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of
his wife, Chris, and he takes immense pride in his two sons; and
WHEREAS, By providing thoughtful leadership and effectively
representing the interests of their constituents, city council
members strive each day to improve the quality of life in their
communities, and the laudable efforts of David Downs have helped to
make Plano 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, 1st Called Session, hereby commend David Downs for his
exemplary service on the Plano 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. Downs as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Leach
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 195 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House