SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize N. Foster Edwards, who is retiring as executive director
of the San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Foster Edwards joined the San Patricio County
Economic Development Corporation in 2016 as executive director;
he had previously served the region in leadership roles that
included president and chief executive officer of the Corpus
Christi Chamber of Commerce and president of Stewart Title of
Corpus Christi, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the San
Patricio County Economic Development Corporation has played a
major role in bolstering the region's economy; through his
efforts as executive director, he has helped to facilitate
cooperation between the business community and area governmental
agencies, and he has overseen the successful management of key
areas of the organization; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards established a Partners Breakfast in
each of the nine cities in San Patricio County, and he developed
methods to help recruit new businesses to the region; he was
instrumental in finding solutions to the county's housing shortage,
and he led advocacy and outreach efforts for the county by
organizing San Pat Day in Austin during the Texas legislative
sessions; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary executive, he is respected and
admired by his colleagues, and his leadership at the San Patricio
County Economic Development Corporation will be greatly missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend N. Foster Edwards on his exceptional
work as executive director of the San Patricio County Economic
Development Corporation and extend to him best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate