88S40117 CJM-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 14
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mark Thomas retired as president and CEO of the
Taylor Economic Development Corporation on October 31, 2023, and
this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the
contributions of this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Having assumed leadership of TEDC in 2016,
Mr. Thomas helped strengthen the organization's finances, even
while guiding it through the COVID-19 pandemic; during his tenure,
TEDC launched numerous new projects and cultivated billions of
dollars of capital investments in Taylor, attracting companies such
as Samsung, Valero, Noren Products, Summit Cabinets, and Hart
Components; his efforts have also enabled the organization to
target investments in roads and water and wastewater
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas brought to his role a wealth of knowledge
and expertise from his more than 30 years of experience in economic
development leadership in Midland, Waco, and Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Mark Thomas has greatly benefited his
fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
exceptional record of achievement as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Mark Thomas on
his retirement as president and CEO of the Taylor Economic
Development Corporation 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. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.