HR138 - Congratulating Susan Christian on her retirement as director of the Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events.

      H.R. No. 138       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Susan Christian retired as director of the Houston   Mayor's Office of Special Events on January 17, 2025, drawing to a   close an exemplary career with the city spanning nearly four   decades; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Christian first joined the Houston Parks and   Recreation Department in 1985, and was tasked with creating MOSE in   1992; over the course of her tenure as director, she has been   responsible for producing numerous local events, such as the   July 4th Freedom Over Texas celebration, the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day   Parade, and Cigna Sunday in the Park, as well as all eight of   Houston's national sports championship victory parades; under her   leadership, the city serves as host to a number of national and   international tournaments, including NCAA Championship, NFL Super   Bowl, and FIFA World Cup games; and          WHEREAS, In 2015, Ms. Christian cofounded Houston Civic   Events, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the   city's talent pool through mentorship programs, workshops, and   alliances with educational institutions; in addition, she has   served on boards and committees for various groups, among them The   Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park and the Houston Livestock Show   and Rodeo; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Christian is a graduate of Texas Christian   University, where she earned her bachelor's degree; in all her   endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her partner, Laura   Spanjian, as well as that of her two sons; and          WHEREAS, Through her commitment to community enrichment,   inclusivity, and the arts, Ms. Christian has furthered Houston's   reputation as a destination for world-class events, and she may   take well-deserved pride in her exceptional record of achievement   as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Susan Christian on her retirement   as director of the Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events 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. Christian as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Johnson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 138 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House