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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Robert M. Terrill is retiring as constable for |
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Precinct 4 of Kerr County on March 31, 2011, drawing to a close a |
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notable career in public service that has spanned nearly a quarter |
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of a century; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1977, after serving his nation at home and |
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overseas as a member of the U.S. Army for 20 years, Bob Terrill |
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became a peace officer; he worked for Texas A&M University at |
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Galveston and for the cities of Montgomery and Taylor Lake Village |
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before being appointed to complete an unexpired term as Kerr County |
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constable in 1991; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Terrill went on to serve as deputy constable |
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from 1993 to 2001, when he won election as constable; along the way, |
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he earned the respect and admiration of his constituents, who twice |
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reelected him to the post; and |
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WHEREAS, A skilled outdoorsman, Mr. Terrill has hunted and |
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fished on three continents and is a talented hunting guide; he |
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enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Gertrude, for 48 years, |
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until her passing in 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Bob Terrill's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to public safety have greatly benefited the citizens of |
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Kerr County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well |
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spent as he embarks 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 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Robert M. Terrill on his retirement |
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from Kerr County and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Terrill as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |