Bill Text: TX HR108 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 108 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Phil Cory on his retirement as mayor of the city of Tatum.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-12 - Reported enrolled [HR108 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR108-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 108



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Phil Cory retired as the mayor of Tatum on January
	14, 2019, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to
	reflect on his exemplary record of achievement; and
	WHEREAS, Joining the city council in 2004, Phil Cory was
	elected mayor in 2012; during his tenure, he played a vital role in
	the construction of the Sherman R. Smith Community Center and in
	welcoming many new businesses and industries into the community;
	additionally, he has been active with the Texas Municipal League,
	serving Region 15 as president and as state director, and he further
	benefited the organization as a member of its Legislative Policy
	Committee on Annexation and Regulation Development; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cory holds an associate of applied science
	degree from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, a bachelor's
	degree from Southern Nazarene University, a master's degree from
	Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a doctor of ministry degree from
	Phillips University; prior to moving to Tatum in 2000, he was a
	missionary in Costa Rica and Chile, and he served as a pastor in
	Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Jersey and as a funeral director and
	embalmer in Dallas and Fort Worth; in all his endeavors, he enjoys
	the love and support of his wife, Joy; and
	WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Phil Cory may
	reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in its behalf and
	take satisfaction in knowing that his contributions will continue
	to benefit area Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Phil Cory on his retirement as
	mayor of Tatum 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 Mr. Cory as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Clardy

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 108 was adopted by the House on March
	6, 2019, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House