H.R. No. 248

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jim Wilson retired as the Real County constable for Precincts 1, 2, and 5 on December 31, 2016, drawing to a close a notable tenure in that office; and

WHEREAS, A longtime county resident who first moved to the Leakey area in 1981, Mr. Wilson distinguished himself during the nine years that he served as constable; this experienced law enforcement professional was previously employed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for more than 27 years before retiring; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Sul Ross State University and holds certification as a master peace officer; he completed over 6,000 hours of advanced training and worked side by side with local, state, and federal agencies for his entire career; and

WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Wilson the opportunity to spend more time with his family, which includes his wife, Sheryl, and their children, Jimmy, Jamie, Whitney, and Maxwell, and grandchildren, Tri, Autumn, Sutton, Saxon, and Adilan; and

WHEREAS, Jim Wilson's deep commitment to public service has contributed immensely to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Real County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim Wilson on his retirement as a Real County constable 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 Mr. Wilson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Murr

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 248 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House