H.R. No. 1709
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Milton Y. Tate Jr. is stepping down as mayor of
Brenham in 2023, drawing to a close two decades of dedicated service
to the city; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tate first became mayor in September 2003, when
he completed the unexpired term of the late Walter Schwartz, and he
was elected to his first full term in 2005; demonstrating strong
leadership over the course of his tenure, he has ably guided the
city's growth and served his fellow citizens with distinction; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his responsibilities as mayor,
Mr. Tate has enjoyed a successful legal career; he has worked in
private practice and previously served as county attorney for
Washington County and as city attorney for the City of Brenham; over
the years, he has given generously of his time and talents to the
Brenham Rotary Club and several organizations affiliated with The
University of Texas; moreover, he is a former member of the board of
directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority, the
Brenham/Washington County Economic Development Organization, and
Trinity Medical Center; he holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration from UT, and he is a 1963 graduate of the UT School
of Law; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Tate enjoys the love and
support of a fine family that includes his wife, Twila, and their
daughters and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Milton Tate has greatly benefited the residents of
Brenham through his visionary leadership, expertise, and
commitment to excellence, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
his many contributions as he begins the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Milton Y. Tate Jr. on his service as
mayor of Brenham 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 Mr. Tate as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1709 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House