H.R. No. 944
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert M. Terrill is retiring as constable for
Precinct 4 of Kerr County on March 31, 2011, drawing to a close a
notable career in public service that has spanned nearly a quarter
of a century; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, after serving his nation at home and
overseas as a member of the U.S. Army for 20 years, Bob Terrill
became a peace officer; he worked for Texas A&M University at
Galveston and for the cities of Montgomery and Taylor Lake Village
before being appointed to complete an unexpired term as Kerr County
constable in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terrill went on to serve as deputy constable
from 1993 to 2001, when he won election as constable; along the way,
he earned the respect and admiration of his constituents, who twice
reelected him to the post; and
WHEREAS, A skilled outdoorsman, Mr. Terrill has hunted and
fished on three continents and is a talented hunting guide; he
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Gertrude, for 48 years,
until her passing in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Bob Terrill's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to public safety have greatly benefited the citizens of
Kerr County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert M. Terrill on his retirement
from Kerr County and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Terrill as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hilderbran
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 944 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House