SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 241

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 
pleasure in joining the citizens of Collin County to congratulate 
Terry G. Box on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as sheriff of 
Collin County; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Collin County, Sheriff Box 
began his law enforcement career in 1968; he joined the sheriff's 
office in 1981, where his abilities were quickly recognized; he 
was appointed sheriff in 1985, and has since been elected for six 
consecutive terms; and
	WHEREAS, Sheriff Box was appointed by Governor George W. Bush
to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards; he holds a Master 
Peace Officer Certificate and was one of only 40 sheriffs 
nationwide chosen to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation's
National Sheriff's Academy; he has received numerous other 
honors attesting to his many attributes and skills; and
	WHEREAS, He has further distinguished himself through
his devotion to the community; he has served on many boards and 
committees, working with organizations that include the
Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, the McKinney Job 
Corps, and the Rape Crisis Center of Collin County; and
	WHEREAS, Through his dedication, commitment, and
untiring efforts, Sheriff Box has made Collin County a safer 
place to live, work, and raise a family, and he is truly
deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate and commend
Sheriff Terry G. Box for 20 years of meritorious service to
the citizens of Collin County; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Sheriff Box as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 1, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate