Bill Text: TX HR119 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Elvera Johnson on her retirement as district clerk of Parker County.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-24 - Reported enrolled [HR119 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR119-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 119

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of Elvera Johnson from her position
as district clerk of Parker County on December 31, 2010, brought to
a close an outstanding tenure in office that spanned 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Parker County voters elected Ms. Johnson to three
full terms as district clerk; she began work on January 1, 1999, and
over the course of her tenure, she modernized the office by
upgrading equipment and cross-training deputy clerks; she also
helped lead the efforts to acquire an electronic case-management
system and to automate the jury summons process, initiatives that
allowed the county court to better meet the needs of a growing
population; and
WHEREAS, A model of civic engagement, Ms. Johnson has served
on the Weatherford Independent School District Community Education
Board, the East Parker County Library Board, and the Weatherford
Library Fund-Raising Committee; moreover, she was a member of the
St. Stephen Catholic Church Parish Council during the construction
of a new church building; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Johnson has also contributed to the vitality of
the political process through her involvement in the Republican
Party; currently president of the Parker County Republican Women,
she has additionally served as secretary of the Parker County
Republican Party and as district director for the Texas Federation
of Republican Women; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Johnson has enjoyed the
love and support of her husband, Harold, and her daughter, Jessica;
and
WHEREAS, Elvera Johnson has served Parker County with
outstanding ability and dedication, and she is sure to remain a
valued asset to her community in the years ahead; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Elvera Johnson on her retirement
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and
fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 119 was adopted by the House on March
22, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House