H.R. No. 2340 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, After seven years of exceptional service, Sheryl Mills has retired as executive director of the Collin County Republican Party; and WHEREAS, Ms. Mills became executive director in June 2004, and over the course of her tenure she served with three different party chairs; this accomplished Texan brought to her post a wide range of critical skills, from organizational and technical to analytical and strategic, and she contributed significantly to the party's continued growth and progress; and WHEREAS, In addition to directing the daily operation of the party's headquarters, Ms. Mills consulted on campaign management and message development, oversaw voter registration drives, assisted with fund-raising, conducted outreach to local Republican clubs and organizations, organized events, and managed volunteers; tireless in her dedication to the party's mission, she gained a reputation for always going the extra mile to ensure the success of the Collin County Republican Party, which is now one of the strongest Republican parties in the state; and WHEREAS, Sheryl Mills has played an instrumental role in advancing the cause of the Republican Party in North Texas, 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 commend Sheryl Mills for her outstanding service to the Collin County Republican Party on the occasion of her retirement as its executive director and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Mills as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Madden Laubenberg Taylor of Collin ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2340 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House