H.R. No. 982
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Terry Mills of Corpus Christi is being recognized by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation with a 2016 Director's
Community Leadership Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on
April 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1990, this honor is annually presented to
individuals and organizations that have contributed to their
communities through their work in combating crime, terrorism,
drugs, and violence; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mills has served as president of the Corpus
Christi chapter of the NAACP since 2009, and he is also the
organization's area coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley and
Nueces County; throughout his tenure, he has tirelessly advocated
for civil rights and supported education and youth outreach
initiatives in the region; in 2016, he brought together law
enforcement agencies, including the FBI, with local organizations,
businesses, and schools for a youth summit, which was attended by
more than 4,000 area high school students; participating agencies
discussed a range of topics, including domestic violence, hate
crimes, and religious and cultural differences; and
WHEREAS, Terry Mills has done much to bring progress and
positive change to the region, and his efforts have produced
results of lasting benefit to countless Texans; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Terry Mills on his receipt of a
2016 FBI Director's Community Leadership Award and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mills as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 982 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House