81R36896 JNC-D
 
  By: Hunter H.R. No. 2860
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael J. Pfeifer has ably served the
  people of Calhoun County as county judge for seven years, and his
  knowledge and dedication have earned him the respect of many people
  along the way; and
         WHEREAS, Elected in 2002, Judge Pfeifer is currently serving
  his second term; his leadership has contributed to the
  establishment of a new adult detention center, the renovation of
  the courthouse, and the construction of a new EMS station and a
  second courthouse annex, both currently underway; in addition, the
  Calhoun County Airport was recently recognized as the most improved
  airport in the state; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Pfeifer has further contributed to his
  community through his efforts with the Calhoun County Economic
  Development Corporation, the juvenile board of Calhoun County, the
  County Fair Association, 4-H, the Calhoun County Ministerial
  Alliance, and the First United Methodist Church of Seadrift; and
         WHEREAS, A Calhoun County native, Michael Pfeifer attended
  Sam Houston State University and gained a wealth of experience as a
  self-employed rancher and farmer and as a small business owner; he
  has shared 37 years with his wife, Lynn, with whom he has three
  children and three grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Pfeifer has made many significant
  contributions to the betterment of life in Calhoun County over the
  course of his tenure as a public servant, and he may take
  justifiable pride in his exemplary record of achievement; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Judge Michael J. Pfeifer for his committed
  public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Pfeifer as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.