By Gallego                                             H.R. No. 167
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Honorable Jack Brunson of Marfa rendered
 1-2     outstanding service to the people of Presidio County during his
 1-3     tenure as county judge, and his work in this office is indeed
 1-4     worthy of special recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Judge Brunson received appointment to the post of
 1-6     county judge following the resignation of his predecessor and took
 1-7     the oath of office on July 1, 1999; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, While administering the county government, Judge
 1-9     Brunson was actively involved with  the Area Council on Aging, the
1-10     Big Bend Community Action Council, and the appraisal district; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Along with the many responsibilities routinely
1-12     assumed by county judges, Mr. Brunson devoted his time to a major
1-13     program of restoration work on the county's courthouse in Marfa;
1-14     this notable structure was completed in 1887 and is a part of the
1-15     Texas Courthouse Alliance, a project to document 55 of the state's
1-16     oldest courthouses; and
1-17           WHEREAS, In 2000, the Presidio County Courthouse became one
1-18     of 19 Texas courthouses chosen to receive matching funds through
1-19     the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program; the grant of
1-20     more than $2 million has enabled Presidio County to undertake
1-21     extensive work to strengthen the integrity and restore the lustre
1-22     of this splendid building, and Judge Brunson's enthusiastic support
1-23     of this project and his critical role in its successful
1-24     implementation have benefited not only the citizens of Presidio
 2-1     County but all who value the heritage of the Lone Star State; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, When he became county judge, Mr. Brunson brought to
 2-3     the office a wealth of knowledge and experience, having served
 2-4     eight years as a Presidio County commissioner; in the latter
 2-5     capacity he worked assiduously to ensure that the Marfa Municipal
 2-6     Airport maintained its compliance with federal regulations; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, A native of Runnels County, this distinguished Texan
 2-8     has spent many years in the Trans-Pecos; he made his career as a
 2-9     Border Patrol officer and was stationed at Sanderson, Presidio,
2-10     Fort Stockton, and Marfa, in addition to Stockton and Chula Vista,
2-11     California; before his appointment as county judge, he managed the
2-12     Marfa Municipal Golf Course; and
2-13           WHEREAS, Judge Brunson has maintained his ties with former
2-14     colleagues through his work with the association of retired Border
2-15     Patrol officers, serving as president of the national organization;
2-16     he has also given generously of his time to the local food bank;
2-17     and
2-18           WHEREAS, A valued community leader, Mr. Brunson discharged
2-19     the office of county judge with great skill and dedication, and it
2-20     is truly a pleasure to join his many friends and fellow citizens in
2-21     honoring his exemplary contributions; now, therefore, be it
2-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-23     Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Jack Brunson for his
2-24     tenure as Presidio County Judge and extend to him sincere
2-25     appreciation for his fine public service; and, be it further
 3-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 3-2     prepared for Judge Brunson as an expression of high regard by the
 3-3     Texas House of Representatives.