88R22928 TBO-D By: Noble H.R. No. 1070 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Catherine Gibb is being honored for her contributions to the Collin County Republican Party at an appreciation reception hosted by Plano Republican Women on April 14, 2023; and WHEREAS, Actively engaged in politics, Catherine Gibb was appointed primary election administrator for the Collin County GOP in 2006, and she has continued to hold that title for 17 years; in addition, she has served the organization as a precinct chair and vice chair; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gibb has further distinguished herself as a member of Plano Republican Women, which she ably led during her tenure as the longest-serving president in the group's history; under her skilled guidance, the club played an instrumental role in numerous election campaigns for Republican candidates at the local, state, and national levels; she has also served the Texas Federation of Republican Women as district director of Senate District 8, and her many achievements include receiving the TFRW 10 Outstanding Award; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gibb shared a rewarding marriage with her husband, the late Jim Gibb, that spanned more than three decades before his passing in 2022; today, she takes great pride in her stepsons, Michael and Matthew Gibb, and in her grandson, Hayden Gibb; and WHEREAS, Through her exemplary leadership, Catherine Gibb has contributed significantly to the success of the Republican Party in Collin County, and she has earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Catherine Gibb for her service to the Collin County Republican Party and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Gibb as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.