H.R. No. 206
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, James Tippens of Little River-Academy retired from
the U.S. Postal Service on January 2, 2015, drawing to a close a
notable career as a mail carrier that spanned more than three
decades; and
WHEREAS, After serving his nation in the U.S. Marine Corps,
Mr. Tippens joined the U.S. Postal Service in December 1981; he
began his exemplary 33-year tenure with the post office in his
hometown of Beeville, and after working in Carlsbad, California, he
returned to Texas and delivered mail in Killeen and Georgetown,
walking more than 30,000 miles over the course of his career; and
WHEREAS, Since 2002, Mr. Tippens had his own route in
downtown Georgetown, where he wore his characteristic shorts in all
weather and delivered the mail with a smile; known for his diligence
and good humor, he earned the respect and affection of the business
owners he served, as well as that of his fellow mail carriers; and
WHEREAS, James Tippens's dedication, kindness, and
commitment to the mission of the U.S. Postal Service have greatly
benefited the people of Georgetown, 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate James Tippens on his retirement
from the U.S. Postal Service 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. Tippens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 206 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House