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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
______________________________
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.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House