H.R. No. 248
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jim Wilson retired as the Real County constable for
Precincts 1, 2, and 5 on December 31, 2016, drawing to a close a
notable tenure in that office; and
WHEREAS, A longtime county resident who first moved to the
Leakey area in 1981, Mr. Wilson distinguished himself during the
nine years that he served as constable; this experienced law
enforcement professional was previously employed by the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department for more than 27 years before retiring; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Sul Ross State
University and holds certification as a master peace officer; he
completed over 6,000 hours of advanced training and worked side by
side with local, state, and federal agencies for his entire career;
and
WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Wilson the opportunity
to spend more time with his family, which includes his wife, Sheryl,
and their children, Jimmy, Jamie, Whitney, and Maxwell, and
grandchildren, Tri, Autumn, Sutton, Saxon, and Adilan; and
WHEREAS, Jim Wilson's deep commitment to public service has
contributed immensely to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Real County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jim Wilson on his retirement as a
Real County constable 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. Wilson 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. 248 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House