H.R. No. 3158
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carolyn Sims of North Richland Hills is retiring as
precinct administrator for Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes
in 2015, drawing to a close a notable career in public service that
has spanned more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, Holding a bachelor's degree and a master's degree
from the University of North Texas, Ms. Sims worked for 10 years as
an educator; she subsequently served as president of the
Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Arts
Council of Northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Ms. Sims became chief of staff for State
Representative Vicki Truitt, and in 2004, she served the town of
Westlake as director of marketing and public affairs; in 2007,
after a year as executive director of the Northwest Independent
School District Education Foundation, she was appointed precinct
administrator for Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes; as his
chief of staff, she worked with constituents in 17 cities and
coordinated communication efforts, among other duties; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her busy professional life, Ms. Sims
has given back to her community as chair of the boards of Tarrant
County MHMR, the Northeast Leadership Forum, and Hugworks and as a
member of the boards of the Community Enrichment Center, the United
Way, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer
Society, and many other organizations; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan's dedication, professionalism,
and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Tarrant County and earned her the respect and admiration of her
peers, 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Carolyn Sims on her many years of
outstanding service to Tarrant County and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Sims as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Klick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3158 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House