89R11426 KRT-D
By: Johnson H.R. No. 138
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Susan Christian retired as director of the Houston
Mayor's Office of Special Events on January 17, 2025, drawing to a
close an exemplary career with the city spanning nearly four
decades; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Christian first joined the Houston Parks and
Recreation Department in 1985, and was tasked with creating MOSE in
1992; over the course of her tenure as director, she has been
responsible for producing numerous local events, such as the
July 4th Freedom Over Texas celebration, the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day
Parade, and Cigna Sunday in the Park, as well as all eight of
Houston's national sports championship victory parades; under her
leadership, the city serves as host to a number of national and
international tournaments, including NCAA Championship, NFL Super
Bowl, and FIFA World Cup games; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Ms. Christian cofounded Houston Civic
Events, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the
city's talent pool through mentorship programs, workshops, and
alliances with educational institutions; in addition, she has
served on boards and committees for various groups, among them The
Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park and the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Christian is a graduate of Texas Christian
University, where she earned her bachelor's degree; in all her
endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her partner, Laura
Spanjian, as well as that of her two sons; and
WHEREAS, Through her commitment to community enrichment,
inclusivity, and the arts, Ms. Christian has furthered Houston's
reputation as a destination for world-class events, and she may
take well-deserved pride in her exceptional record of achievement
as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Susan Christian on her retirement
as director of the Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events 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. Christian as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.