By Hightower                                           H.R. No. 573
       74R9724 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, On April 30, 1995, Betty Tackett will retire from
    1-2  her position as district clerk of Walker County, drawing to a close
    1-3  a distinguished tenure in local government that has spanned 40
    1-4  years; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Mrs. Tackett began her career in the public sector
    1-6  working at the Nueces County courthouse, where she admirably
    1-7  served her fellow citizens for 18 years; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A dedicated and competent public servant, she went
    1-9  on to work at the municipal court for four years and quickly
   1-10  developed a well-deserved reputation for excellence based on her
   1-11  professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Mrs. Tackett was promoted to district clerk in 1977,
   1-13  where she has diligently served her many friends and neighbors
   1-14  throughout Walker County for the past 18 years; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Well regarded for her outstanding skills as a
   1-16  bookkeeper, she also worked tirelessly to establish and maintain an
   1-17  efficient office with limited funds, marshaling her considerable
   1-18  energies and talents to acquire much of the office's furniture and
   1-19  equipment through donations; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Mrs. Tackett has adapted to the many changes in her
   1-21  workplace that have occurred over time, as she has seen the advent
   1-22  of computer technology transform many procedures and has observed
   1-23  an increased acceptance of women in the workforce; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, She is a gracious and charming lady who always has
    2-1  made the time in her busy schedule to offer assistance to others
    2-2  and has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to her staff;
    2-3  and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Mrs. Tackett looks forward to an active retirement
    2-5  and plans to enjoy her favorite activities, including spending time
    2-6  with her family, traveling, and doing volunteer work; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Mrs. Tackett's high degree of professionalism and
    2-8  genuine commitment to her work throughout her tenure in office have
    2-9  served as a source of inspiration to many people, and it is indeed
   2-10  appropriate that she receive special legislative recognition on the
   2-11  occasion of her retirement; now, therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby commend Betty Tackett for her exemplary service
   2-14  to the citizens of Walker County and extend warmest best wishes to
   2-15  her for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
   2-16        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-17  prepared for Mrs. Tackett as an expression of high regard by the
   2-18  Texas House of Representatives.