Bill Text: TX SR65 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Mark Evans on the occasion of his retirement as Trinity County Judge.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-24 - Reported enrolled [SR65 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR65-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Honorable Mark Evans, who ended his tenure as
Trinity County Judge on December 31, 2010, after 16 years of
loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Mark Evans was first elected Trinity County Judge
in 1994; he served four terms and did not seek further reelection
to the position; he is a descendant of early settlers of Trinity
County and the son and grandson of former Trinity County
sheriffs; and
WHEREAS, He is a graduate of Groveton High School and Sam
Houston State University, where he earned a bachelor of business
administration degree; prior to being elected Trinity County
Judge, he worked nine years for the Texas General Land Office;
and
WHEREAS, While serving as County Judge, Mark Evans held
numerous leadership positions with professional associations,
committees, and boards; in 2003, he was awarded the Silver Bucket
for distinguished service to East Texas by the Deep East Texas
Development Association; and
WHEREAS, Among the highlights of his distinguished career
are his handling of the recovery from Hurricanes Rita and Ike,
his obtaining a $5 million grant to restore the Trinity County
Courthouse, and his understanding and oversight of federal funds
that led to his catching an accounting error that resulted in an
additional $1 million for the county and for local schools; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected jurist and consummate
professional, Mark Evans earned the respect and admiration of his
colleagues and the citizens of Trinity County, and he will be
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Mark Evans for his exemplary service
as Trinity County Judge and extend to him best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate