88R33170 KSM-F
By: Paxton S.R. No. 688
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sean Michael Terry, the Mayor of Mayors, has
established a legacy of remarkable service and set an inspiring
example through his selfless devotion to Celina and its ideals; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terry was born on Sheppard Air Force Base in
Wichita Falls, Texas, and is a sixth-generation Collin County
resident; he graduated from Gunter High School as a multisport
letterman, and the "Punter from Gunter" received a football
scholarship to Texas A&M University, where he played under R. C.
Slocum; he was elected team captain as a senior and enjoyed a career
average of more than 40 yards a punt; the last barefoot punter in
the Southwest Conference, he helped win multiple conference
championships and bowl games; and
WHEREAS, Answering the call for greater purpose, Mr. Terry
served 11 years as a volunteer fireman, responding to many brush and
structure fires, medical situations, and weather-related
disasters; he was mentored by "Mr. Celina," Corbett Howard, and in
2008, Mr. Terry was first elected to the city council; he was mayor
of Celina for 10 years, and he has also served as president of the
North Texas Mayors Association, coached sports teams, and served in
many other volunteer capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terry ably led Celina through the COVID-19
pandemic, reporting daily to residents through virtual messaging,
organizing high school-student volunteers to deliver food orders
from local restaurants, and encouraging residents to help one
another, to not panic, and to support local businesses; his
rallying efforts allowed Celina to experience unprecedented sales
tax growth; and
WHEREAS, Striving for excellence, Mr. Terry stewarded Celina
during a period of hyper growth and development; he fortified the
community with visionary long-range planning and infrastructure
investment, as well as advanced ordinances; with his talented
staff, he positioned the city to best regulate its robust growth;
and
WHEREAS, Sean Terry is a believer in the value of community,
and he demonstrated a deep commitment to Celina's heart, its
downtown square; he championed the golf-cart lifestyle, and he was
an ardent supporter of parks, the arts, and special events for the
community; and
WHEREAS, Forging relationships naturally, he routinely
raised money to assist those in need, helped residents with utility
situations, compassionately reached out to those experiencing
grief and suffering, and fervently promoted, recognized, and
supported local students in athletics and all extracurricular
activities; and
WHEREAS, Sean Terry has a passion for extraordinary service;
he is the son of educators and servant leaders, his father having
served in Vietnam, as a coach, and as a superintendent of schools;
previously, his grandfather was the first superintendent in the
Allen Independent School District, and Rountree Elementary School
was named in his honor; Mr. Terry's mother is a dedicated teacher;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terry has been married to his wife, Angie, for
over 30 years; he has a daughter, Kylee, a graduate of Texas A&M
University, and a son, Kade, a student at TAMU; and
WHEREAS, Sean Terry has demonstrated a longstanding
commitment to his community, earning the gratitude of innumerable
Texans for his remarkable service and devotion; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby honor Sean Terry for his outstanding record of public
service and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
in his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sean Terry as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.