By Lewis H.R. No. 33 74R3146 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On December 31, 1994, Molly Theriot retired from her 1-2 position as county clerk, having served the citizens of Orange 1-3 County with integrity and dedication for more than 10 years; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Theriot began her long and distinguished career 1-5 in public service in August of 1962, when she gained employment in 1-6 her local county clerk's office; the residents of Orange County 1-7 later recognized her outstanding abilities and, on March 12, 1981, 1-8 elected her to the position of county clerk; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Universally admired for her commitment to helping 1-10 others, Mrs. Theriot has made many exemplary contributions to her 1-11 community and profession; this fine Texan has worked closely with 1-12 the County and District Clerks Association to make Texas government 1-13 more responsive to the needs of citizens and has been an active 1-14 member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for more than 20 years; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In addition to her many civic and professional 1-16 activities, Mrs. Theriot is a devoted wife and mother; she enjoys a 1-17 happy and rewarding marriage with her husband of 38 years, Edward 1-18 Theriot, and takes great pride in the accomplishments of her four 1-19 children and 11 grandchildren; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This exceptional public servant is respected by all 1-21 those who have had the pleasure of working with her during her long 1-22 and successful career, and her many noteworthy achievements indeed 1-23 merit special recognition and commendation; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby commend Molly Theriot on the occasion of her 2-2 retirement as county clerk of Orange County and extend to her 2-3 warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in her 2-4 future endeavors; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mrs. Theriot as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.