SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 415
WHEREAS, Walter Miller is retiring as the Place 1 alderman
for the Town of Horizon City in May 2025; and
WHEREAS, A devoted public servant, Mr. Miller has given
generously of his time to benefit the residents of Horizon City
since 1998; he served as a member of the town's board of
adjustment, and he began his distinguished tenure on the Horizon
City Council in 2000; elected mayor in 2007, he remained in that
office for eight years before becoming the Place 1 alderman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller has further contributed to the broader
El Paso community by serving as a board member for the East
Campus of The Hospitals of Providence, the Rio Grande Council of
Governments, and the El Paso Central Appraisal District;
moreover, he chaired the El Paso Metropolitan Planning
Organization, and he worked to strengthen partnerships between
local government and businesses when he led the governmental
relations executive committee of the Greater El Paso Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller earned a bachelor's degree in
agricultural economics from Texas A&M University in 1977; he has
worked for more than three decades as an environmental
consultant, most recently as the manager of client development
services and environmental services for Terracon Consultants,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and
leadership, Walter Miller has greatly benefited the citizens of
Horizon City, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well
done as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Walter Miller on his retirement
from the Horizon City Council and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Miller as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate