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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, After a quarter-century of dedicated public |
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service, the Honorable John Doerfler of Weir retired as county |
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judge of Williamson County on December 31, 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Doerfler was elected in 1990 after serving as |
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city councilman and mayor of Georgetown; he is known for his |
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determination and evenhandedness, with fiscal responsibility and |
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sound economic planning characterizing his tenure as county judge; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The county underwent tremendous growth during his |
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years of service, and among his many contributions Judge Doerfler |
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proposed and helped to pass the consolidation of the road system and |
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oversaw a number of parks projects; and |
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WHEREAS, With an eye toward the future, this dynamic |
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consensus-builder also aided the development of such civic |
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enterprises as the new Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, |
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the new Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center, the expansion |
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of the Justice Center, and the commencement of the restoration of |
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Williamson County's historic courthouse, located on the square in |
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Georgetown; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the county commission, |
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Judge Doerfler has served on the juvenile board, the executive |
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board of CAPCO, the executive committee of the Agricultural |
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Extension Board, the Judicial District Community Justice Council, |
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and the Williamson County Bail Bond Board; and |
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WHEREAS, Retirement will undoubtedly afford Judge Doerfler |
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the opportunity to spend more time with his beloved family, |
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including his wife, Paula, his children, Sharon, Don, and Scott, |
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and his grandchildren, Sydney, Bryce, and Ellie, as well as to |
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indulge in his favorite leisure activities of hunting, fishing, and |
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gardening; and |
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WHEREAS, John Doerfler has made a lasting impact on the lives |
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of countless citizens in Williamson County, and his vision, |
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integrity, and civic spirit will be a continuing source of |
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inspiration in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Judge John Doerfler on the occasion of his |
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retirement as county judge of Williamson County and extend to him |
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deep appreciation for his exemplary public service; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Doerfler as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |