Bill Text: TX HR12 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Tommy Joe Turner on his retirement from Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR12 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR12-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 12

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tommy Joe Turner of Austin retired as a caseworker
with Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on
September 30, 2020, drawing to a close 16 years of exemplary
service; and
WHEREAS, Hired in 2004, Mr. Turner worked tirelessly in
behalf of the TCSDHH mission to provide support and advocacy for
people who are deaf and hard of hearing; throughout his tenure, he
distinguished himself as a respected member of the agency's staff,
and he earned the trust and esteem of his clients, many of whom he
served for more than 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Turner was known for going above and beyond to
meet the individual needs of his clients, often making himself
available outside of regular business hours; he assisted them in
achieving greater independence by teaching self-advocacy and other
necessary skills, such as techniques for budgeting and shopping as
well as navigating public transport; moreover, he organized small
social gatherings for individuals, helping to bolster their
interpersonal skills and foster meaningful relationships; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure with TCSDHH, Mr. Turner held
positions with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
and the Texas Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, Tom Turner has long demonstrated an impressive
dedication to the highest standards of his profession and an
outstanding commitment to serving Texans with disabilities, and his
contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tommy Joe Turner on his retirement
from Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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. Turner as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bucy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House