H.R. No. 582
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Frances King is retiring from her position as court
coordinator for Dallas County Criminal Court No. 3 in March 2011,
drawing to a close a notable career in public service that has
spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Tyler, Ms. King attended Emmett Scott
High School and Allstate Business College; in October 1980, she
became a clerk at Dallas County Criminal Court No. 3, and over the
course of her exemplary tenure there, she has distinguished herself
in positions of increasing responsibility, including court clerk II
and chief clerk; and
WHEREAS, Ms. King's outstanding service as court coordinator
has earned her the respect and admiration of her peers; she has been
named court coordinator of the year on three occasions by the Dallas
Bar Association, in 2003, 2005, and 2007; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. King has enjoyed the love
and support of her family, which today includes her daughter,
Yolanda, her grandchildren, Dominique and Darius, and her
great-granddaughter, Destiny; Ms. King is active with the Church of
the Living God, where she enjoys singing with the choir; and
WHEREAS, Frances King's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the people of
Dallas County, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career
well spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Frances King on her retirement from
Dallas County Criminal Court No. 3 and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 582 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House