At its Oct. 30 meeting the Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission and city staff publicly thanked Commissioner Taylor Landing for nine years of service.

Lisa (city staff) opened the recognition, thanking Landing for service on the commission and noting his prior work on the Land Use Advisory Committee. Several commissioners — including Matt and others — offered personal remarks praising Landing’s strategic thinking, mentorship of newer commissioners and commitment to the city. Commissioners recalled Landing’s role in implementing land-use work and noted his family’s long history in Sugar Land.

In a brief rebuttal, Taylor Landing said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve, noted his family has lived in Sugar Land since the 1890s and reflected on the seriousness and importance of commission appointments. Landing emphasized that the commission works best in close partnership with the mayor and city council and said those appointments "matter" because personnel choices shape policy.

Landing also informed the commission he will be absent for the Nov. 11 meeting due to business travel. The recognition concluded without formal action; commissioners and staff described the comments as expressions of appreciation.