By: Johnson, J. H.R. No. 12 73R1987 SDU-D 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.