By Gallego H.R. No. 906 74R9938 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, E. F. "Trip" Triplett retired from his position as 1-2 Pecos County tax assessor-collector on January 31, 1995, thus 1-3 ending nearly 49 years of service to the taxpayers of his 1-4 community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, He began his career in 1946 at the office of the 1-6 county tax assessor-collector but left to work for the school 1-7 district, where he was instrumental in establishing the district's 1-8 tax office; in 1975, his many friends and neighbors in Pecos County 1-9 elected him to the position of county tax assessor-collector, in 1-10 which capacity he served with integrity and distinction for the 1-11 next 20 years; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Triplett's distinguished tenure in this position 1-13 was marked by the consolidation of taxing entities in the area, 1-14 thus allowing one office to oversee the collection of county, city, 1-15 and school taxes; he further simplified the tax payment process by 1-16 implementing a partial payment plan to give residents a more 1-17 flexible and convenient way to meet their tax obligations; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Such innovative efforts earned him recognition as a 1-19 champion of the taxpayer, and he was honored by his peers in the 1-20 statewide County Tax Collectors Association when they named him 1-21 Outstanding Tax Collector in 1991; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Triplett is looking forward to an active 1-23 retirement, and his plans include traveling, enjoying life, and 1-24 continuing his rewarding work with the local Lions Club; and 2-1 WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, Mr. Triplett has worked 2-2 diligently in behalf of the people of Pecos County, and his 2-3 commitment, professionalism, and fairness have earned him the 2-4 respect and admiration of colleagues and citizens alike; although 2-5 his leadership will be sorely missed, the members of this chamber 2-6 are proud to join the residents of Pecos County in commending him 2-7 for his dedicated public service; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor E. F. "Trip" Triplett for his many years 2-10 of service to the people of Pecos County and extend to him warmest 2-11 best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. Triplett as an expression of high regard by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives.