82R27913 RYA-D By: Carter H.R. No. 2054 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, After two years of exceptional service, Kimberly Locus of Dallas is stepping down as executive director of the Dallas County Republican Party; and WHEREAS, A lifelong Republican, Ms. Locus became the executive director of the Dallas County Republican Party in 2009 at the request of DCRP chair Jonathan Neerman; during her tenure she has worked tirelessly to secure the success of the party and to promote conservative principles; Ms. Locus began volunteering with the DCRP in 1998, and in 2007 she became the primary election administrator and Finance and Victory Chair; she has also contributed to the party as chair of Precinct 1124, and she holds membership in the Lake Highlands, Park Cities, and First Republican Women's Clubs; and WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Locus is a founding board member and a past president of the National Charity League, and she currently guides the fund-raising efforts of the Lake Highlands PTA Board; a woman of deep faith, she worships at Christ the King Catholic Church and serves its congregation as a member of the Altar Society; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Locus enjoys the love and support of her husband, John, and their three children, Lauryn, Sarah, and George; and WHEREAS, Kim Locus has distinguished herself through her hard work and commitment in behalf of the Dallas County Republican Party, and she is indeed worthy of recognition for her exemplary public spirit; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kimberly Locus on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of the Dallas County Republican Party and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Locus as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.