SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95
WHEREAS, The Honorable Terry Simpson, county judge of San
Patricio County, has been named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by
the Corpus Christi Caller-Times; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Sinton High School in 1970,
Terry Simpson began a career in law enforcement as a deputy
sheriff and a dispatcher for the San Patricio County Sheriff's
Office; he joined the Sinton Police Department as a patrol
officer in 1977 and then later resumed his service with the
sheriff's department; and
WHEREAS, Judge Simpson entered politics in 1997 when the
commissioners court appointed him justice of the peace for San
Patricio County Precinct 1, and he was elected to that office by
area voters two years later; he went on to win the seat for county
judge in 2002, and he has since been victorious in each
subsequent bid for reelection; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Judge Simpson has
made exceptional efforts toward the development of San Patricio
County, prioritizing regional road projects and securing a seat for
the county on the Corpus Christi Port Commission; he has further
distinguished himself as chair of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan
Planning Organization board and as president of the County Judges
and Commissioners Association of Texas; in recognition of his
outstanding work, the Texas Department of Transportation presented
him with the prestigious Road Hand Award; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public official has set high
standards of leadership throughout a notable career of service,
and his impressive achievements have earned him the deep respect
and appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Honorable Terry Simpson on
his selection as the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus
Christi Caller-Times and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Judge Simpson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate