Honoring Brenda Gunter for her service as mayor of San Angelo.

89(R) HR 1313 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1313

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Brenda Gunter is completing her second term as mayor

of San Angelo in May 2025, drawing to a close a tenure in office

distinguished by significant progress; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, Mayor Gunter became the first woman elected

to lead the city; she has focused on economic development and the

revitalization of the historic downtown as a popular site for

recreation and business, retail, and residential investment; and

WHEREAS, During Mayor Gunter's tenure, the city has

undertaken numerous infrastructure initiatives, among them the

Hickory Aquifer expansion, Lake Nasworthy sewer improvement, and

Concho River water projects; transportation has been enhanced not

only through major street work but also through expansion of

runways and other advancements at the San Angelo Regional Airport;

in addition, a number of parks have undergone renovation; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Gunter has represented the City of San Angelo

on the Ports-to-Plains Alliance Board and chairs the San Angelo

Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board; at the state

level, she serves as chair of the Texas Department of

Transportation I-27 Advisory Committee and as a member of the TxDOT

Texas Freight Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, A prominent business owner and experienced

corporate executive, Mayor Gunter has a long record of civic

engagement; she has given generously of her time and expertise to

such organizations as Angelo State University's Norris-Vincent

College of Business Advisory Council, the San Angelo Area

Foundation, and the United Way; in addition, she has served as

president of Downtown San Angelo, Inc., and as chair of the

organization's design and promotions committees, she authored a

walking-tour brochure and guided the Sheep Spectacular celebration

of a major local industry; her many accolades include recognition

as a Pillar of San Angelo in 2019 and as Citizen of the Year for 2009

by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Through her leadership and expertise, Mayor Gunter

has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in her

community, and her accomplishments have earned the respect and

appreciation of countless fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby honor Brenda Gunter for her service as mayor of

San Angelo 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 Mayor Gunter as an expression of high regard by the

Texas House of Representatives.

Darby

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1313 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House