H.R. No. 388 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The service of an admired Mason County official drew to a close when Jerry Bearden retired as county judge on December 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, First taking office on January 1, 2003, Judge Bearden served his fellow citizens with distinction throughout his notable 20-year tenure; and WHEREAS, Through his dedicated leadership and commitment to good governance, Jerry Bearden has helped make Mason 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 Jerry Bearden for his service as Mason 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 Bearden as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 388 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House