H.R. No. 778
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jimmy Griffin retired from the U.S. Postal Service
on January 31, 2013, drawing to a close a career in public service
that spanned three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, After serving his country in the United States
Marine Corps, Mr. Griffin found employment with the post office;
hired in 1977, he initially worked nights as a mail handler in
Lufkin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin later became a mail carrier in
Nacogdoches, and over the course of his 21 years there, he delivered
mail on every route in the city, including one route that involved
10 miles of walking; he subsequently returned to Lufkin to become a
post office clerk, and he served as postmaster and supervisor as
well; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Griffin demonstrated professionalism and
commitment throughout his notable tenure with the USPS, 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmy Griffin on his retirement
from the U.S. Postal Service and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Griffin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 778 was adopted by the House on March
20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House