85R8475 RMA-D
By: Faircloth H.R. No. 304
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Terry Petteway has concluded his service as
constable for Galveston County Precinct 2, bringing to a close a
distinguished tenure that spanned nearly a quarter century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Petteway began his career with the Galveston
County Sheriff's Office as a jailer and went on to work in the
patrol and warrants divisions; he was first elected constable for
Precinct 2 in 1992, and his outstanding efforts garnered him the
respect of his colleagues and the loyalty of voters, who returned
him to office in each subsequent election; and
WHEREAS, A role model in his community, Constable Petteway
has given generously of his time and energies to the local Boys &
Girls Club; there, he has coached and mentored thousands of young
athletes over the years, and a number of them have gone on to enjoy
careers in professional sports; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Constable Petteway was
supported by his wife of more than three decades, Joetta, before her
passing in 2015; he takes tremendous pride in his three sons,
Terrell, Tavoir, and Terran, who share his love of basketball; and
WHEREAS, Terry Petteway's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to public safety have greatly benefited the citizens of
Galveston County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career
well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Terry Petteway on his retirement as
constable for Galveston County Precinct 2 and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Constable Petteway as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.