TITLE: Commending Carolyn Turner, former district clerk of Dawson County, for her 33 years of service to the county.

SUMMARY: Commending Carolyn Turner, former district clerk of Dawson County, for her 33 years of service to the county.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Carolyn Turner served Dawson County for more than three decades, and the conclusion of her notable career with the county provides a fitting opportunity to honor her; and WHEREAS, Ms. Turner joined the Dawson County district attorney's office in 1977; she transferred to the office of the district clerk in 1989, and in 1993, she was appointed district clerk; and WHEREAS, Since that time, she was elected to the office of district clerk four times; during her tenure, she was responsible for recording the acts and proceedings of the district court, maintaining its records and finances, and administering child support payments; she initiated the office's move to a more spacious location on the fourth floor of the Dawson County courthouse, and she has skillfully overseen the court's criminal case records, often under difficult circumstances; and WHEREAS, Ms. Turner's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Dawson County, and she may indeed reflect with pride on all that she achieved in behalf of the county; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Carolyn Turner for her 33 years of service to the people of Dawson County and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Turner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 186 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House