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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Don R. Carter, Sr., of Dallas retired from the Texas |
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Department of Criminal Justice on March 31, 2009, drawing to a close |
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a notable tenure with the State of Texas that spanned more than 30 |
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years; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Mr. Carter graduated from |
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Adamson High School and went on to earn two bachelor's degrees from |
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East Texas State University, where he became a lifetime member of |
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Carter began his career in criminal justice at |
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the age of 23; through the years, he distinguished himself in a |
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series of positions, including those of district parole officer, |
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unit supervisor, and parole supervisor; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Carter was named assistant regional |
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director, and in this important post and throughout his time in |
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state government, he has been regarded with great respect by his |
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colleagues, and he has been a valuable asset to all of the |
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departments in which he has served; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable Texan demonstrated an admirable work |
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ethic early on; as a young man, he made trips to the store for |
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elderly residents in his neighborhood, gathered bottles, sold |
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newspapers, and shined shoes; while in college, he sold Greek |
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merchandise to make extra money, and for 20 years, he worked |
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part-time as a retail sales clerk; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Carter has been supported in all of his |
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endeavors by a large and loving family, including his wife, |
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Cocrecia, his sons, Christopher, Don, and Dondre, his daughter, |
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Sabrina, and his three grandchildren; in his free time, he enjoys |
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sports and cooking for his loved ones, who often request "Uncle |
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Don's" salsa, hot pickles, and pepper sauce; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Carter's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his fellow Texans, |
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and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he |
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prepares to embark on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Don R. Carter, Sr., on his |
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retirement from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and extend |
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to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; 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 Mr. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Hodge |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1312 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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