REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ZOO, INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position Three - NICK HELLYAR, for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026

Position Five - SADIE RUCKER, for a term to expire June 30, 2027

Position Six - CHARLES H. DRESSER IV, for a term to expire June 30, 2027

August 2024

The Honorable City Council

Houston, Texas

Dear Council Members:

Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Houston Zoo, Inc., I am nominating for appointment the following individuals to the Houston Zoo, Inc. Board of Directors, subject to Council confirmation:

Nick Hellyar, appointment to Position Three, for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026;

Sadie Rucker, appointment to Position Five, for a term to expire June 30, 2027;

and

Charles H. Dresser IV, appointment to Position Six, for a term to expire June 30, 2027.

The résumés of the nominees are attached for your review.

Sincerely,

John Whitmire

Mayor