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.
	Harris of Williamson
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on
	November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House