H.R. No. 186

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Carolyn Turner served Dawson County for more than

three decades, and the conclusion of her notable career with the

county provides a fitting opportunity to honor her; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner joined the Dawson County district

attorney's office in 1977; she transferred to the office of the

district clerk in 1989, and in 1993, she was appointed district

clerk; and

WHEREAS, Since that time, she was elected to the office of

district clerk four times; during her tenure, she was responsible

for recording the acts and proceedings of the district court,

maintaining its records and finances, and administering child

support payments; she initiated the office's move to a more

spacious location on the fourth floor of the Dawson County

courthouse, and she has skillfully overseen the court's criminal

case records, often under difficult circumstances; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner's dedication, professionalism, and

commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of

Dawson County, and she may indeed reflect with pride on all that she

achieved in behalf of the county; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas

Legislature hereby commend Carolyn Turner for her 33 years of

service to the people of Dawson County and extend to her sincere

best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Ms. Turner as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Craddick

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 186 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House