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                                                                  H.R. No. 178



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 23 years, Billy Reeves has dutifully served as 
constable of Precinct 5 in Hays County, and he remains one of the 
county's most beloved elected officials; and
	WHEREAS, During his years in office, Constable Reeves has 
consistently demonstrated the highest standards of excellence and 
professionalism, dutifully accepting the various responsibilities 
of this elected office and always placing the needs of his fellow 
citizens above his own; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant has devoted much of his 
time to supporting professional and community groups; a past 
president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association 
(JPCA), he also is a past president of the Hays County Criminal 
Justice Association and an active member of the Buda Lions Club; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of several honors and accolades, 
Constable Reeves was presented with the Manchaca Optimist Club's 
Law Enforcement Award in 1985; in 1997, he was recognized as 
Constable of the Year by the Central Texas JPCA; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to the residents of Hays County, Constable 
Reeves has worked in area schools, teaching students about stranger 
danger and bicycle safety; he has further endeared himself to local 
families by hosting assemblies with McGruff the Crime Dog and by 
leading the annual Budafest Parade; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Constable Reeves has drawn 
strength and support from his close-knit family, including his wife 
of 44 years, Linda, their three children, Mark, Jeffrey, and Susan, 
and their eight grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary lawman and outstanding leader in his 
community, Constable Reeves has made an indelible impression 
through his many good works; his noble efforts and years of 
upstanding service have created a safer community for the residents 
of Hays County, and it is most appropriate to pay tribute to him at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Constable Billy H. 
Reeves for the many significant contributions he has made to the 
betterment of Hays County and commend him for his many years of 
outstanding service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Constable Reeves as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Rose

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 178 was adopted by the House on 
October 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House