H.R. No. 2921
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable C. H. Mills, Jr., has ably served the
people of Aransas County as county judge since 2007, and his
knowledge of local issues and dedication to the public good have
earned him widespread respect and appreciation; and
WHEREAS, A native of Aransas County, Judge Mills served his
country with distinction in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Air
Force; he and his wife, Penny, settled in Rockport in 1971 and
joined the family business, the Duck Inn Restaurant, a successful
venture they owned and operated for 36 years; blessed with three
children, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Mills and his wife, Julianne,
Dr. Jeremy Mills and his wife, Jennifer, and Melanie Mills, "Burt"
Mills also enjoys the love and affection of two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mills first entered politics in 1978, when he
was elected to the Rockport City Council; he went on to serve four
terms as mayor, and his outstanding leadership contributed to a
number of worthwhile improvements, including the development of
Rockport Beach Park; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan currently serves as a member of
the Governor's Commission on Disaster Recovery and Preparedness and
as treasurer of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments; in
addition, he is a member of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of
Commerce, a lifetime member of the Stewart/Wendell VFW Post, and a
valued congregant of the First Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Burt Mills has made many significant contributions
to the betterment of life in Aransas County, and he may take
justifiable pride in his exemplary record of achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor County Judge C. H. "Burt" Mills, Jr., for
his committed public service to Aransas County and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Mills 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. 2921 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House