SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 467
WHEREAS, Richard L. Jackson concluded his service as the
county judge of Wilson County in December 2022 after presiding
over the commissioners court for eight years; and
WHEREAS, First taking office on January 1, 2015, "Dickie"
Jackson served his fellow citizens with distinction throughout
his tenure; his many accomplishments included overseeing the
completion of the restoration project for the county's historic
courthouse and providing the decisive vote in 2018 to approve the
purchase of the former Wilson County Show Barn, which provided a
venue for food distribution and vaccine administration during
the COVID-19 pandemic; he also worked closely with the county
commissioners to accomplish the precinct redistricting process
in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Stockdale, Mr. Jackson worked in the
construction and oil industries and as a ranch employee before
becoming a deputy with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office; he
went on to serve as the justice of the peace for Precinct 4 in
Wilson County for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Jackson more time to
enjoy his hobbies of hunting and fishing and to travel with his
wife, Valerie; he also plans to continue to raise cattle and to
take an active role in the South Central Texas Independent
Cattlemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedicated leadership and commitment
to good governance, Dickie Jackson contributed immeasurably to
his community, and in so doing, he earned the respect and
appreciation of area residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Richard L. Jackson for his service as
the county judge of Wilson County 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. Jackson as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate