H.R. No. 47 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kevin Raines was elected as mayor of the City of Rosenberg on May 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the duties of his office, Mayor Raines draws on a wealth of valuable experience; this committed public official won election to the Rosenberg City Council in June 2019, and he was named mayor pro tem later that month and again the following year; he has further contributed to the city as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, the Rosenberg Development Corporation Board, the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, and various other committees; and WHEREAS, A resident of Rosenberg since the early 1990s, Mayor Raines worked for the city's police department for nearly two decades, serving as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, and detective before retiring in 2011; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Lisa, and their three daughters; and WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Kevin Raines may reflect with pride on his accomplishments as he takes on the challenges and opportunities of his role as mayor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Kevin Raines on his election as mayor of Rosenberg and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mayor Raines as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 47 was adopted by the House on October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House