82R32180 JH-D By: Gallego H.R. No. 2633 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Honorable Val Clark Beard has ably served the people of Brewster County as county judge for more than 16 years, and the knowledge and dedication she has demonstrated over the course of her tenure have earned her the respect of her fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, Since taking office in 1995, Judge Beard has distinguished herself through her outstanding work as presiding officer of the commissioners court and through her astute leadership of county government operations; before being elected county judge, she spent two terms as county attorney; and WHEREAS, The significant contributions of Val Beard have helped make Brewster County an even better place in which to live, and she may take justifiable pride in her exemplary record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Judge Val Clark Beard on her notable public service 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 Judge Beard as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.