DEPARTMENT: Government & Public Affairs
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jeff Coyle
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Resolution recognizing and celebrating the devoted service and community leadership of State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon, District 120.
SUMMARY:
City Council wishes to recognize Representative Ruth Jones McClendon for her legislative efforts on behalf of the City of San Antonio and to offer appreciation for her continued efforts in support of the community.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Representative Ruth Jones McClendon has served District 120 in the State Legislature for 10 legislative sessions, beginning in 1996 and ending with her upcoming retirement in 2016. Representative McClendon began her public service career in 1993 as a San Antonio City Councilmember from District 2, where she served until her election to the State Legislature. Among her many legislative accomplishments, Representative McClendon introduced successful legislation creating the “Innocence Commission,” improving mental health treatment for individuals in Texas jails, funding Haven for Hope and other homeless facilities, protecting Camp Bullis from development that might hinder its mission, and strengthening transportation infrastructure.
Representative McClendon, currently the longest serving member from Bexar County in the Legislature, will serve through the end of her current term in December 2016.
ISSUE:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
This is a ceremonial item; therefore there are no alternatives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a ceremonial item; therefore there is no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a ceremonial item; therefore there are no recommendations.