H.R. No. 108
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Phil Cory retired as the mayor of Tatum on January
14, 2019, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to
reflect on his exemplary record of achievement; and
WHEREAS, Joining the city council in 2004, Phil Cory was
elected mayor in 2012; during his tenure, he played a vital role in
the construction of the Sherman R. Smith Community Center and in
welcoming many new businesses and industries into the community;
additionally, he has been active with the Texas Municipal League,
serving Region 15 as president and as state director, and he further
benefited the organization as a member of its Legislative Policy
Committee on Annexation and Regulation Development; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cory holds an associate of applied science
degree from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, a bachelor's
degree from Southern Nazarene University, a master's degree from
Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a doctor of ministry degree from
Phillips University; prior to moving to Tatum in 2000, he was a
missionary in Costa Rica and Chile, and he served as a pastor in
Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Jersey and as a funeral director and
embalmer in Dallas and Fort Worth; in all his endeavors, he enjoys
the love and support of his wife, Joy; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Phil Cory may
reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in its behalf and
take satisfaction in knowing that his contributions will continue
to benefit area Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Phil Cory on his retirement as
mayor of Tatum 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. Cory as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 108 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House