81R7614 JNC-D
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 614
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant who has devoted two
decades to serving the residents of Walker County, James "Buddy"
Reynolds stepped down from his position as Precinct 3 commissioner
on December 31, 2008, and his retirement offers an opportunity to
pay tribute to the many accomplishments of this distinguished
Texan; and
WHEREAS, Buddy Reynolds began his tenure in government in
1989, and during his five terms as commissioner he addressed the
needs of Walker County through key infrastructural projects;
developing a long-term plan, he worked with his fellow officials to
pave as many roads as possible, and, in addition to achieving this
worthwhile goal, they revised the county map and began a
bridge-building program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reynolds brought to his position a wealth of
knowledge gained from years of construction experience; a native of
Midway, he attended Sam Houston State University, working as a
carpenter to pay for his education, and he went on to establish his
own construction company; and
WHEREAS, Living by the motto, "You're here only a short time,
so leave things better than you found them," Mr. Reynolds has helped
to build churches across the country and is currently helping to
plan a new community center for the First Missionary Baptist
Church; a valued congregant of University Heights Baptist Church,
he plans to travel to Alaska to build cabins for a children's camp
in 2009; and
WHEREAS, In all of his pursuits, Mr. Reynolds is sustained by
the love and support of his wife of 23 years, Sharon, and his
children, James, Murphy, and Annie; as he leaves the county
commissioner's office, Buddy Reynolds may look forward to spending
more time with his loved ones while taking justifiable pride in the
legacy of achievement he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend James "Buddy" Reynolds for his service
as Walker County commissioner and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Reynolds as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.