H.R. No. 377 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The service of an admired Crockett County elected official drew to a close when Fred Deaton retired as county judge; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Judge Deaton served his fellow citizens with distinction, ably meeting the myriad responsibilities of his office; and WHEREAS, Through his dedicated leadership and commitment to good governance, Fred Deaton has helped make Crockett County an even better place in which to live and work, and he has set a standard of excellence to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Fred Deaton for his service as Crockett County judge 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 Judge Deaton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 377 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House