H.R. No. 766
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bill Houston is stepping down as mayor of Midlothian
in May 2019, drawing to a close a distinguished tenure that spanned
seven years; and
WHEREAS, After serving on the Midlothian City Council for
four years, Bill Houston was elected as the city's mayor in February
2012; he later won reelection to that office in 2014 and again in
2017; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated civic leader has given generously of
his time and talents to the boards of the Midlothian Community
Development Corporation, Baylor Scott & White Medical
Center-Waxahachie, and the Best Southwest Partnership; a member of
the Lions Club and the Joe Barton Citizens Committee, he has also
been active with Meals on Wheels and First Baptist Church in
Midlothian; moreover, he completed the City of Midlothian Citizens
Academy and the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Leadership program,
which named him Alumni of the Year in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Houston is a licensed real estate agent who
previously served as president of the Ellis Hill Association of
Realtors; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and support
of his wife, Debbie, and he takes great pride in their three
children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Bill Houston
may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in its behalf
and take satisfaction in knowing that his contributions will
continue to benefit area Texans for years to come; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bill Houston for his service as mayor of
Midlothian and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Houston as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 766 was adopted by the House on March
21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House