H.R. No. 186
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carolyn Turner served Dawson County for more than
three decades, and the conclusion of her notable career with the
county provides a fitting opportunity to honor her; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Turner joined the Dawson County district
attorney's office in 1977; she transferred to the office of the
district clerk in 1989, and in 1993, she was appointed district
clerk; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, she was elected to the office of
district clerk four times; during her tenure, she was responsible
for recording the acts and proceedings of the district court,
maintaining its records and finances, and administering child
support payments; she initiated the office's move to a more
spacious location on the fourth floor of the Dawson County
courthouse, and she has skillfully overseen the court's criminal
case records, often under difficult circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Turner's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Dawson County, and she may indeed reflect with pride on all that she
achieved in behalf of the county; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Carolyn Turner for her 33 years of
service to the people of Dawson County and extend to her sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Turner as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 186 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House