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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Terry Petteway has concluded his service as |
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constable for Galveston County Precinct 2, bringing to a close a |
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distinguished tenure that spanned nearly a quarter century; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Petteway began his career with the Galveston |
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County Sheriff's Office as a jailer and went on to work in the |
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patrol and warrants divisions; he was first elected constable for |
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Precinct 2 in 1992, and his outstanding efforts garnered him the |
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respect of his colleagues and the loyalty of voters, who returned |
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him to office in each subsequent election; and |
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WHEREAS, A role model in his community, Constable Petteway |
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has given generously of his time and energies to the local Boys & |
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Girls Club; there, he has coached and mentored thousands of young |
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athletes over the years, and a number of them have gone on to enjoy |
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careers in professional sports; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Constable Petteway was |
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supported by his wife of more than three decades, Joetta, before her |
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passing in 2015; he takes tremendous pride in his three sons, |
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Terrell, Tavoir, and Terran, who share his love of basketball; and |
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WHEREAS, Terry Petteway's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to public safety have greatly benefited the citizens of |
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Galveston County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career |
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well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Terry Petteway on his retirement as |
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constable for Galveston County Precinct 2 and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; 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 Constable Petteway as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Faircloth |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 304 was adopted by the House on |
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February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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