H.R. No. 50 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After 10 years of exemplary service as mayor of 
Athens, Jerry G. King is stepping down from his post in June of 
2005; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed leader attended Texas A&M 
University--Commerce, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 
economics and general business, a master's degree in business 
administration, and a doctoral degree in education; in addition to 
his duties as a public official, he serves as dean of occupational 
education at Trinity Valley Community College and adjunct professor 
of economics at Amber University; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many professional organizations that have 
benefited from Dr. King's participation are the East Texas Economic 
Development Board, the East Texas Tech-Prep Consortium, the East 
Texas Council of Government, the Texas Association of 
Post-Secondary Occupational Administrators, and the Texas A&M 
University--Commerce Alumni Board; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. King is also committed to numerous civic and 
community groups, including the Athens Leadership Institute, Keep 
Athens Beautiful, the Cain Center Foundation, the Kiwanis Club, the 
Henderson County YMCA, and the Athens Industrial Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, No stranger to awards during his tenure as mayor, he 
has received the 1997 Athens Citizen of the Year Award from the 
Athens Chamber of Commerce, the 1996 Appreciation Award from the 
NAACP, the 1998 Community Service Award from the Texas A&M 
University--Commerce Alumni Association, and the 1999 
Distinguished Service Award from Henderson County; and
	WHEREAS, With the loving support of his wife, Dosha, and his 
son, Clint, Jerry King has helped lead Athens into a new century; 
his efforts to promote the well-being of area residents and his 
vision for a prosperous and productive future will undoubtedly 
continue to benefit countless East Texans for years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Mayor Jerry G. King 
for his contributions to the city of Athens and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for success in his future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                Brown of Kaufman

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on July 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House