R2020-006 2020-01-13 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-6
A Resolution of City Council of The City of Pearland expressing
appreciation for Mayor Tom Reid and his exemplary service as Mayor of the
City of Pearland for 39 years and creating the honorary position of Mayor
Emeritus for Mayor Tom Reid.
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid has lived a dedicated life of service to the City of Pearland
and its community of residents and businesses, but most prominently served as Mayor of the
City for 39 years; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid was elected Mayor 13 times and is the longest serving Mayor
in the history of the City of Pearland; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid has tirelessly served as Mayor with a passion and love for the
City that contributed to making the City the great community it is today; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid has worked to sustain the quality growth of Pearland into one
of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the state; and'
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid has served as a goodwill ambassador and leader for the City
on a local, national and international stage; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid has publicly announced that he will not seek election for
another term as Mayor of Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland and its citizens have benefited greatly from Mayor
Reid's significant contributions to the City; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Reid continues to be a leader in the community; and
WHEREAS, to honor the service of Mayor Reid and his contributions to the City during
his tenure as Mayor, the Council desires to create the position of Mayor Emeritus, thereby
enabling Mayor Reid to continue making personal contributions to the City; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
SECTION 1. That the Council of the City of Pearland, personally and collectively, on
behalf of the City administration, all employees of the City and the residents of the City, hereby
expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Mayor Reid for the many contributions made by him to the
City during his years of service as Mayor.
SECTION 2. That in recognition of Mayor Reid's service as Mayor of the City of
Pearland, the City Council does hereby create the role of"Mayor Emeritus" with an effective date
beginning with the conclusion of Mayor Reid's current term as Mayor of the City.
SECTION 3. That the position of "Mayor Emeritus" shall be an honorary,
uncompensated position that shall be filled on a voluntary basis by Tom Reid following the
conclusion of his current term as Mayor of the City.
SECTION 4. That the position of "Mayor Emeritus" shall be ceremonial in nature and
serve as instrument through which Mayor Reid can continue to attend meetings and events to
represent and advance the interests of the City of Pearland as goodwill ambassador by
promoting and building relationships with the community, other governmental entities and
governmental agencies.
SECTION 5. That the role of "Mayor Emeritus" is specifically linked to the
accomplishments and contributions of Mayor Reid and shall exist only for the period during
which Mayor Reid voluntarily serves in such a capacity, after which time the position of Mayor
Emeritus shall automatically expire.
SECTION 6. That the honor of being "Mayor Emeritus" of the City of Pearland is hereby
bestowed upon Mayor Reid.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 13th day of January, A.D., 2020.
TOM REID
MAYOR
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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