88R31147 JRI-D
By: Holland H.R. No. 2173
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trace Johannesen was sworn in as mayor of the City of
Rockwall on May 6, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johannesen brings to his new role a wealth of
knowledge and experience; prior to being named mayor, he was a
member of the Rockwall City Council for three terms and was mayor
pro tem for more than a year; his civic contributions have also
included serving as the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation
council liaison and as a member of the Rockwall Emergency Services
Corporation board and the finance and airport board committees; in
addition, he has given generously of his time and talents to such
organizations as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, 100
Business Leaders of Rockwall County, and Rockwall County Republican
Men's Club; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant is a graduate of
Texas A&M University, and he is currently a senior client partner
at Toptal; a fourth-generation U.S. Marine, he is a veteran of
Operation Iraqi Freedom, with a total of five years on active duty;
today, he gives back to his fellow veterans as second vice commander
of Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117, and he is also a founding
member of the Rockwall Veterans Business Alliance; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Johannesen benefits from
the love and support of his wife, Amy, as well as their five
children, Kassidy, Joshua, Cash, Roman, and Caroline; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Trace
Johannesen can reflect with great pride on his contributions to its
strength and prosperity as he takes on this challenging new role;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Trace Johannesen on being sworn in
as mayor of Rockwall 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 Mayor Johannesen as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.