Bill Text: TX HR415 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson on his receipt of a 2017 Outstanding Community Leader Award from LULAC Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-08 - Reported enrolled [HR415 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR415-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 415 | ||
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| WHEREAS, San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson is being | ||
| presented with an Outstanding Community Leader Award by LULAC | ||
| Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi at the organization's 21st annual | ||
| awards banquet on February 16, 2017; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Currently serving his fourth term as county judge, | ||
| Terry Simpson has partnered with economic development groups to | ||
| raise the profile of San Patricio County and the Coastal Bend area | ||
| as a desirable destination for business, and he helped to secure a | ||
| seat for San Patricio County on the Port of Corpus Christi | ||
| Authority; under his guidance, the county has also increased its | ||
| investment in wind energy, resulting in property tax revenue for | ||
| area school districts, and he continues to seek out grant funds for | ||
| sewer systems, housing rehabilitation, and other infrastructure | ||
| needs; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Judge Simpson previously served as a deputy sheriff | ||
| for the county for nearly three decades and as justice of the peace, | ||
| Precinct 1, for seven years; he has further benefited his fellow | ||
| citizens through his involvement with numerous boards and | ||
| committees dedicated to promoting economic and community growth; in | ||
| recognition of his myriad accomplishments, he was presented with | ||
| the Road Hand Award by the Texas Department of Transportation and | ||
| named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus Christi | ||
| Caller-Times; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The strength of our communities is enhanced by the | ||
| devoted efforts of individuals such as Judge Terry Simpson, whose | ||
| tireless work has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life | ||
| in the Corpus Christi area and beyond; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Terry Simpson on his | ||
| receipt of an Outstanding Community Leader Award from LULAC Council | ||
| No. 1 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 Simpson as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Herrero | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 415 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
