H.R. No. 1741
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson has been
elected president of the County Judges and Commissioners
Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The CJCAT works to promote the interests of county
government through active participation in governmental affairs
and continuing education; each of the 254 counties in Texas is
represented in the association by its county judge and four county
commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Terry Simpson's service to San Patricio County began
after his graduation from Sinton High School in 1970, when he went
to work for the San Patricio County Sheriff's Department as a
dispatcher and a deputy sheriff; in 1977, he became a patrol officer
for the Sinton Police Department, returning to the sheriff's
department in 1980; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, this dedicated public servant was appointed
as justice of the peace for Precinct 1 of San Patricio County, and
in 1999, he was elected to the same position; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Simpson was elected San Patricio county judge in
2002 and took office in 2003; he won reelection in 2006, with his
new term beginning in 2007; and
WHEREAS, With his election as president of the CJCAT, Judge
Simpson will play a vital role in helping to ensure the efficiency
and effectiveness of this important organization, and he merits
special commendation for his service and achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Terry Simpson on his
election as president of the County Judges and Commissioners
Association of Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success in his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Simpson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1741 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House