2023S0164-1 02/16/23
By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 223
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Representative John Cyrier, who retired in January of
2023 after eight years of outstanding service on behalf of Texas
citizens as the representative for District 17 in the Texas House
of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Since being elected to the House in 2015,
Representative Cyrier has faithfully executed the
responsibilities of his office and has represented the people of
District 17 with dedication; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his four terms, Representative Cyrier
served as chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission, where he
helped to assure accountability and efficiency across state
agencies; he also chaired the House Committee on Culture,
Recreation, and Tourism, which deals directly with high-revenue
industries crucial to the state's economic growth; and
WHEREAS, Before his career in the public sector,
Representative Cyrier earned a degree from Texas A&M College of
Engineering in 1995 and gained a reputation as an astute
businessman for his leadership as cofounder and chief executive
officer of a successful commercial construction company; and
WHEREAS, He was elected as Caldwell County commissioner,
and he served in that position from 2010 to 2013 and was appointed
as Caldwell County judge pro tempore in 2012; from 2010 to 2015,
he served on the Executive Committee of the Capitol Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization; and
WHEREAS, Representative Cyrier has served as a protector
and ally of Texans in his positions as a captain in the Texas
State Guard and as a member of the boards of nonprofits,
including educational foundations and organizations whose
missions are focused on homelessness and food insecurity; he is
highly respected by his colleagues, by the members of the
agencies he has served, and by his community for his dedication
to public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Representative John Cyrier on his
distinguished service to the people of Texas as a member of the
Texas House of Representatives and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.