SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 441
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bill Matthys, who was recently honored with a Larry
Carter Award by the Cuero Chamber of Commerce for his many
outstanding contributions to the Cuero community; and
WHEREAS, The Larry Carter Award is bestowed by the Cuero
Chamber of Commerce to recognize exceptional individuals in the
community who exemplify the highest ideals of civic engagement
and who go beyond the call of duty in serving the citizens of
Cuero; and
WHEREAS, Bill Matthys is an esteemed Texan who holds a
journalism degree and a master's degree in language curriculum
from the University of Houston; he served with distinction as
an officer in the United States Army and the United States Army
Reserve, and he concluded his military career having attained
the rank of captain after 11 years of loyal service to his
country; and
WHEREAS, Bill Matthys has served his community as an
educator, and his career as a teacher and administrator in Texas
public schools spanned more than three decades; he earned the
respect of colleagues and community members during his 16 years
of service with the Cuero Independent School District, and after
retiring from the district, he went on to become a certified
legal assistant and joined the staff of Dietze and Reese Law Firm
in Cuero, where he served as a paralegal for seven years; and
WHEREAS, Beyond his professional contributions to Cuero,
Bill has helped to enhance the community's quality of life
through his work in numerous civic leadership capacities; he has
served on the boards of the DeWitt County Habitat for Humanity
and the Cuero Independent School District Education Foundation,
and he has served as a member and a past president of the Cuero
Lions Club and the Cuero Chamber of Commerce; in addition, he has
dedicated 17 years to the Cuero City Council as a member at large,
including 14 years of leadership guiding the city as mayor pro
tempore; and
WHEREAS, Bill Matthys is a distinguished veteran, a
devoted husband and father, and a faithful member of the Lutheran
Church Missouri Synod; he has long been committed to enriching
his community and to serving the greater good, and it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition for his many
contributions to the Cuero community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Bill Matthys on receiving the
2025 Larry Carter Award and extend to him best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate