87R22296 BPG-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 1325
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Odis Jones was named city manager of Missouri City
in July 2020; and
WHEREAS, A Detroit native, Mr. Jones brings to his role more
than two decades of experience in managing complex governmental
operations and economic development organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones holds a bachelor's degree in sociology
from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in public
administration from Western Michigan University; after beginning
his career as special projects manager in Battle Creek, Michigan,
he worked to elevate Obetz, Ohio, as a logistics hub and became
president of the Urban Growth Corporation in Columbus, Ohio; he
went on to serve as director of urban and site development for the
New Jersey Economic Development Authority and then became economic
development director for the City of Cincinnati; in 2013, he
returned to his hometown as executive director of its Public
Lighting Authority, tasked with restoring reliable illumination to
city streets; he subsequently served as city manager of Hutto for
years; and
WHEREAS, A strong and dynamic leader, Odis Jones is committed
to bringing progress and positive change to Missouri City, and his
expertise and wide-ranging background are an asset to the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Odis Jones on his appointment as
city manager of Missouri City 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. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.