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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130
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WHEREAS, Roger Pace concluded his service as Wood County |
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commissioner for Precinct 3 on December 31, 2016, drawing to a |
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close a notable tenure in that office that spanned more than |
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three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Pace joined the Wood County Commissioners |
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Court on January 1, 1985, and served for eight consecutive terms; |
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through the years, he was an effective advocate for his |
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constituents and helped bring about significant improvements |
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within the county, including the construction of the present |
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county jail and the Lake Hawkins RV Park, the purchase of a |
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subcourthouse in Hawkins, and numerous upgrades to roads and |
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bridges; and |
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WHEREAS, Along the way, Mr. Pace enjoyed the love and |
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support of his wife, Sharon, until her passing in January 2016; |
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this esteemed Texan is the proud father of five daughters, and |
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he takes great joy in his eight grandchildren and two |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Roger Pace has demonstrated a deep concern for the |
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public interest and a steadfast commitment to making Wood County |
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an even better place in which to live and work, and he has earned |
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the respect and appreciation of countless fellow Texans; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby honor Roger Pace for his service as Wood |
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County commissioner for Precinct 3 and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Mr. Pace as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |