H.R. No. 2588
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former state representative Bill G. Carter is
celebrating his 65th anniversary with State Farm Insurance, and
this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for
his outstanding record of achievement; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Carter began
his exemplary tenure with State Farm in October 1951, when he
accepted a managerial position in Panhandle; four years later, he
moved to Haltom City and opened his own State Farm office, which is
still in operation today; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Mr. Carter was elected as state
representative for Texas House District 91; over the course of a
legislative tenure that spanned nearly two decades, he served as
chair of the Urban Affairs and Public Safety Committees; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has further given back to his
community as a lifetime member and chair of the Northeast Tarrant
Chamber of Commerce and as president of the North Texas Vocational
Education Program; he is also a longtime member of the Fort Worth
Lions Club and Toastmasters; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter is blessed with a fine family that
includes his 4 children, Greg, Nancy, Linda, and Janet, and 2
stepsons, Carr and Kenton, as well as 15 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Bill Carter has earned the lasting
respect of his colleagues and customers alike, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition on this important milestone in his
career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bill G. Carter for his 65 years of
service to State Farm Insurance 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. Carter 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. 2588 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House