88R29718 KSM-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 118
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Bobby Burns is retiring as president and CEO of the
Midland Chamber of Commerce in August 2024, drawing to a close a
successful tenure that has spanned more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Midland Chamber of Commerce in
March 2011, Mr. Burns has overseen its four-star accreditation with
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the creation of its Star Spangled
Salute Independence Day celebration; he also assisted in the
development of a number of important projects, including Loop 250,
the Scharbauer Sports Complex, and the new terminal at Midland
International Air and Space Port, and he played an instrumental
role in the establishment of the Barbara & George H. W. Bush
Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Midland for over 45 years, Mr. Burns
has further served his community as chair of the Midland Planning
and Zoning Commission and as the city's mayor for three terms;
moreover, he has led the Shepperd Leadership Institute as its
director, and he has worked as an insurance agent for more than
three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, A strong and dynamic leader, Bobby Burns has done
much to bring positive change to the Midland community, and his
efforts have produced results of lasting benefit to countless area
Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend Bobby Burns on his service as president and CEO of
the Midland Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best
wishes for a rewarding retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Burns as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and the Texas Senate.