H.R. No. 2299

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Stafford has greatly benefited from the
	dedicated leadership of the Honorable Leonard Scarcella, who has
	ably served his fellow citizens as mayor for the past 42 years; and
	WHEREAS, First elected in 1969, Mayor Scarcella has guided
	the city through such challenges as the creation and implementation
	of the Stafford Municipal School District, the only municipal
	school district in the state; other achievements during his tenure
	include the elimination of the city property tax, the planning and
	development of the Stafford Centre, and the construction of a
	state-of-the-art science and technology center for Houston
	Community College on the Stafford Campus; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Scarcella has also played a key role in
	fostering business development, and Stafford today boasts one of
	the strongest and most diverse economies in the state; with an eye
	to the future, he continues to promote the strengthening of zoning
	and building standards, the development of a commuter rail
	partnership with neighboring cities, and other forward-looking
	initiatives; and
	WHEREAS, Over more than four decades, Mayor Scarcella has led
	Stafford with vision, skill, and a steadfast commitment to
	excellence, and he may take justifiable pride in his exemplary
	record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Leonard Scarcella for his exceptional
	service as mayor of Stafford and extend to him sincere best wishes
	for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mayor Scarcella as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Reynolds
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2299 was adopted by the House on May
	30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House