87R16470 CW-D
By: Noble H.R. No. 623
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trace Kinnard is retiring as mayor of Nevada, Texas,
on May 4, 2021, drawing to a close a decade of exemplary service to
his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnard joined the Nevada City Council in 2011
and he was elected mayor in 2016; during his tenure, he has ably
guided the city with an eye to the future, and his knowledge and
expertise in a wide range of community issues have earned him the
respect of many people along the way; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Kinnard has also served as a member of the
Garland Fire Department for more than a quarter century; he joined
the department as a firefighter in 1995, and he has served as a
paramedic and driver and as inspector for the Garland Fire
Marshal's Office; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran, Mr. Kinnard served for four years
in the U.S. Navy before enlisting in the Navy Reserve; he
transitioned to the Texas Army National Guard in 2003 and retired in
2010 with two decades of service as the platoon sergeant of the
Medical Platoon 3-124 Cavalry Regiment in Wylie; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mayor Kinnard enjoys the love
and support of his wife of 18 years, Laurie, and their three
children and grandson; and
WHEREAS, Trace Kinnard has demonstrated a strong commitment
to the residents of Nevada, and his desire to serve others and work
toward the greater good has set an inspiring example of civic
leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Trace Kinnard on his retirement as
mayor of Nevada 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 Mayor Kinnard as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.