H.R. No. 477
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Doris Speer is retiring as Tomball city secretary on
March 1, 2023, drawing to a close a notable career with the
municipality that has spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Ms. Speer joined the City of Tomball as
assistant city secretary, a position she ably held for 13 years; she
was promoted to city secretary in 2003, and over the course of her
exemplary tenure, she has overseen everything from public meeting
agendas to elections, and she has managed the city's records;
additionally, she has provided crucial support to the mayor, the
city council, and a multitude of city departments; during her 33
years as a city employee, she has served five mayors and seven city
managers; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Speer holds a designation as a Master Municipal
Clerk and a bachelor's degree in business administration; a leader
in her profession, she is an active member of the Texas Municipal
Clerks Association and has previously served on the executive board
of the TMCA Salt Grass Chapter; in 2019, she was recognized as
Outstanding Municipal Clerk of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Doris Speer's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to public service have greatly benefited the people of
Tomball and earned her the respect and admiration of her peers, and
she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as she
embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Doris Speer on her retirement from
the City of Tomball and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Speer as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 477 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House