Bill Text: TX HCR107 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Toni Middleton Lewis on her retirement from Houston Public Works.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-18 - Signed by the Governor [HCR107 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HCR107-Introduced.html

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87R27638 TBO-D
By: Thierry H.C.R. No. 107

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Toni Middleton Lewis is retiring from Houston Public
Works in June 2021, drawing to a close an exemplary career that has
spanned more than three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Ms. Lewis has served the city's
public works department for 37 years; known by her colleagues as
"Superwoman," she skillfully manages human resources for her
section, and at one time, she oversaw the Houston water budget;
among her many accolades, she has received The Bravo Award, one of
the most prestigious honors given to an employee of the City of
Houston, and she has been named Employee of the Year and Supervisor
of the Year; in addition, she has been recognized in Who's Who in
Public Works and presented with a Mayor's Volunteer Houston Award;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lewis has also held a number of civic leadership
positions, including precinct chair for Harris County Voter
Precinct No. 0573, treasurer of Texas Senate District No. 13 PAC,
board member and treasurer of East Sunnyside Civic Club, worthy
counselor of Grand Court Order of Calanthe Winnie Lee Noble
Middleton Court No. 3, and member of the Harris County Democratic
Party audit and steering committees; moreover, she has given
generously of her time and talents to numerous other organizations
that serve area residents; and
WHEREAS, Toni Lewis has greatly benefited her fellow Texans
through her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence, and as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her
life, she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Toni Middleton Lewis on her retirement from
Houston Public Works 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. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.