H.R. No. 12
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
1-2 Charles W. (Charlie) Simmons, the widely esteemed Nacogdoches
1-3 County Commissioner for Precinct 3; and
1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Nacogdoches County, this remarkable
1-5 gentleman was born in Melrose and attended Nacogdoches High School;
1-6 and
1-7 WHEREAS, Upon graduation from Stephen F. Austin State
1-8 University in 1957, he began a long and illustrious coaching career
1-9 as an assistant coach at Carthage High School, where he established
1-10 an enviable record of success over the ensuing four seasons; and
1-11 WHEREAS, From 1961 to 1975, athletic teams at Leverett's
1-12 Chapel High School, DeKalb High School, Stephen F. Austin State
1-13 University, and Kilgore Junior College were each in turn the
1-14 beneficiaries of Coach Simmons' expertise, professionalism, and
1-15 common good sense; in 1976 he returned to Stephen F. Austin State
1-16 University, where his 24-year coaching career was capped by a
1-17 brilliant six-year stint as both head coach and athletic director;
1-18 and
1-19 WHEREAS, Although he retired from the coaching ranks in 1981,
1-20 he was unwilling to rest on his coaching laurels and encouraged by
1-21 his beloved wife, Dixy Sullivan Simmons, this indefatigable
1-22 individual next decided to enter the political arena and was duly
1-23 elected Nacogdoches County Commissioner in 1984; and
1-24 WHEREAS, Since assuming his responsibilities in January 1985,
2-1 Mr. Simmons has proven himself to be a dedicated public servant
2-2 whose first priority has always been the continued welfare of
2-3 Nacogdoches County and its residents; and
2-4 WHEREAS, During his tenure in office, he has served proudly
2-5 and capably in a number of challenging capacities, as pro tem of
2-6 Nacogdoches County Commissioners Court, vice-president of the North
2-7 & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, chairman
2-8 of the State Nominating Committee for County Judges and
2-9 Commissioners Association of Texas, and member of the State
2-10 Legislative Committee for County Judges and Commissioners
2-11 Association of Texas, the Deep East Texas Self-Insurance Fund, and
2-12 the board of directors for Deep East Texas Council of Governments;
2-13 and
2-14 WHEREAS, A man with firm ties to his community, he belongs to
2-15 the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches and has been an
2-16 active participant in civic affairs as a member of the Nacogdoches
2-17 Rotary Club and as Golden Greeter for the Nacogdoches Chamber of
2-18 Commerce; and
2-19 WHEREAS, Throughout both his careers, Charlie Simmons has
2-20 contributed tremendously to the betterment of the Nacogdoches
2-21 community and the State of Texas; a man of great vision and
2-22 commitment, he is indeed deserving of special recognition and
2-23 praise; now, therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-25 Legislature hereby honor Charles W. Simmons, Nacogdoches County
2-26 Commissioner for Precinct 3, and extend to him best wishes for
2-27 continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it
3-1 further
3-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-3 prepared for this noteworthy Texan as an expression of appreciation
3-4 and high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
3-5 prepared for this noteworthy Texan as an expression of appreciation
3-6 and high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
3-7 Johnson
3-8 H.R. No. 12
3-9 _______________________________
3-10 Speaker of the House
3-11 I certify that H.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on March
3-12 11, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-13 _______________________________
3-14 Chief Clerk of the House