SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Randy West of Bowie, who retired in December of 2020 as manager of Public Affairs for the Mid-Tex Division of Atmos Energy Corporation after a distinguished career of nearly 50 years in the natural gas industry; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career with Atmos Energy Corporation, Mr. West had an impressive record, and he held a number of leadership positions in Community Relations and Public Affairs for more than 34 years; and WHEREAS, While committed to his successful career, he was also focused on making his community a better place, and he has been a longtime active leader in a wide range of civic organizations; he has served as secretary-treasurer of the Bowie Industrial Development Foundation Board, as chair of the Bowie Parks Board, and as a member of the Bowie 4A Economic Development Board, the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce Board, and the Montague County Tax Appraisal Board; he has been active with the Bowie Rotary Club and has served as its president, coordinator of the annual golf tournament, and head of the scholarship raffle; and WHEREAS, His extensive community involvement has also included service as a coach and board member of the Bowie Sports Association, a 4-H leader, a scoutmaster, and a longtime organizer of the Bowie Alumni FFA Fish Fry; he is a graduate of Leadership Montague County and a member of Carter Lake Road Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, His hard work and dedication to serving others have had a positive impact on his profession and his community, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Randy West on his distinguished career and extend to him best wishes for all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Springer ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate