Bill Text: TX HCR47 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Congratulating San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson on being named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-27 - Signed by the Governor [HCR47 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HCR47-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.C.R. No. 47
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Terry Simpson, county judge of San
  Patricio County, has been named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by
  the Corpus Christi Caller-Times; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating from Sinton High School in 1970,
  Terry Simpson began a career in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff
  and a dispatcher for the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office; he
  joined the Sinton Police Department as a patrol officer in 1977 and
  then later resumed his service with the sheriff's department; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Simpson entered politics in 1997 when the
  commissioners court appointed him justice of the peace for San
  Patricio County Precinct 1, and he was elected to that office by
  area voters two years later; he went on to win the seat for county
  judge in 2002, and he has since been victorious in each subsequent
  bid for reelection; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Judge Simpson has
  made exceptional efforts toward the development of San Patricio
  County, prioritizing regional road projects and securing a seat for
  the county on the Corpus Christi Port Commission; he has further
  distinguished himself as chair of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan
  Planning Organization board and as president of the County Judges
  and Commissioners Association of Texas; in recognition of his
  outstanding work, the Texas Department of Transportation presented
  him with the prestigious Road Hand Award; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed public official has set high standards
  of leadership throughout a notable career of service, and his
  impressive achievements have earned him the deep respect and
  appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate the Honorable Terry Simpson on his selection as
  the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times
  and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 and Senate.
 
  Lozano
  Hunter
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 47 was adopted by the House on March
  12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 47 was adopted by the Senate on
  March 19, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor       
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