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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Former state representative Bill G. Carter is |
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celebrating his 65th anniversary with State Farm Insurance, and |
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this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for |
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his outstanding record of achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Carter began |
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his exemplary tenure with State Farm in October 1951, when he |
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accepted a managerial position in Panhandle; four years later, he |
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moved to Haltom City and opened his own State Farm office, which is |
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still in operation today; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1984, Mr. Carter was elected as state |
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representative for Texas House District 91; over the course of a |
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legislative tenure that spanned nearly two decades, he served as |
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chair of the Urban Affairs and Public Safety Committees; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has further given back to his |
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community as a lifetime member and chair of the Northeast Tarrant |
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Chamber of Commerce and as president of the North Texas Vocational |
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Education Program; he is also a longtime member of the Fort Worth |
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Lions Club and Toastmasters; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Carter is blessed with a fine family that |
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includes his 4 children, Greg, Nancy, Linda, and Janet, and 2 |
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stepsons, Carr and Kenton, as well as 15 grandchildren and 8 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence, Bill Carter has earned the lasting |
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respect of his colleagues and customers alike, and he is indeed |
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deserving of special recognition on this important milestone in his |
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career; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Bill G. Carter for his 65 years of |
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service to State Farm Insurance and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Klick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2588 was adopted by the House on May |
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28, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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