SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate