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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson is being |
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presented with an Outstanding Community Leader Award by LULAC |
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Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi at the organization's 21st annual |
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awards banquet on February 16, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Currently serving his fourth term as county judge, |
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Terry Simpson has partnered with economic development groups to |
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raise the profile of San Patricio County and the Coastal Bend area |
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as a desirable destination for business, and he helped to secure a |
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seat for San Patricio County on the Port of Corpus Christi |
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Authority; under his guidance, the county has also increased its |
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investment in wind energy, resulting in property tax revenue for |
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area school districts, and he continues to seek out grant funds for |
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sewer systems, housing rehabilitation, and other infrastructure |
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needs; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Simpson previously served as a deputy sheriff |
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for the county for nearly three decades and as justice of the peace, |
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Precinct 1, for seven years; he has further benefited his fellow |
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citizens through his involvement with numerous boards and |
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committees dedicated to promoting economic and community growth; in |
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recognition of his myriad accomplishments, he was presented with |
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the Road Hand Award by the Texas Department of Transportation and |
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named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus Christi |
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Caller-Times; and |
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WHEREAS, The strength of our communities is enhanced by the |
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devoted efforts of individuals such as Judge Terry Simpson, whose |
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tireless work has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life |
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in the Corpus Christi area and beyond; 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 the Honorable Terry Simpson on his |
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receipt of an Outstanding Community Leader Award from LULAC Council |
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No. 1 and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Simpson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |