H.R. No. 2343
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Carla Garner retired as Sutton County
judge in November 2014, drawing to a close nearly three decades of
outstanding service to her fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, First sworn into office in May 1985, Judge Garner
distinguished herself through her astute leadership as presiding
officer of the Sutton County Commissioners Court; during her
tenure, she played a vital role in the renovation of the county
courthouse and in the construction of the county library, the civic
center, the arena grandstands, and lighting for the baseball field,
among other projects; she also served on the executive committee of
the Concho Valley Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her service as a public official,
Judge Garner simultaneously worked as a county emergency medical
technician for 25 years; she has accumulated 23 years' experience
as a state-licensed EMT instructor and examiner, and she has served
on the Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; in 2001,
she was named EMS Person of the Year by the state health department;
and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has also served on the advisory
board of the Texas Guardianship Alliance, giving generously of her
time and talents in behalf of adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and of the elderly, and she has
supported area youth through her involvement with 4-H, which has
honored her with its Silver Spur Award; and
WHEREAS, Judge Carla Garner has made many significant
contributions to the betterment of life in Sutton County, and her
accomplishments will continue to resonate in that county for years
to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Carla Garner on her
retirement as Sutton County judge 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 Garner as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2343 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House