By Counts                                             H.R. No. 1028
         76R16908 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Knox County Judge David Perdue has served as
 1-2     president of every professional state and regional association in
 1-3     local county government, a feat unmatched by any county official in
 1-4     the history of the State of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, His knowledge and expertise have greatly benefited a
 1-6     number of Lone Star  organizations, for he has led the West Central
 1-7     Texas Council of Governments, the Texas Association of Regional
 1-8     Councils of Government, and the Texas Association of Counties; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He has also demonstrated his leadership by serving
1-10     as president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners
1-11     Association, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of
1-12     Texas, and the Aspermont Small Business Development Center; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A Knox City native, this admirable Texan graduated
1-14     from Stephen F.  Austin University with a bachelor's degree and a
1-15     master's degree in education; in addition to his work as a public
1-16     servant, he has served as teacher, coach, college administrator,
1-17     and business owner, and as executive director of the State Trade
1-18     Association; and
1-19           WHEREAS, County Judge Perdue has held his current post since
1-20     1985, during which time he has overseen the administration of the
1-21     county's affairs with the utmost integrity and distinction, and has
1-22     earned the respect and admiration of the citizens he serves; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The countless hours and immeasurable service County
1-24     Judge Perdue has committed to the betterment of his state and Knox
 2-1     County indeed merit special recognition at this time; now,
 2-2     therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commend the exemplary career of Knox County
 2-5     Judge David Perdue and recognize him for his unique accomplishment;
 2-6     and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for County Judge Perdue as an expression of high regard by
 2-9     the Texas House of Representatives.