TITLE: Congratulating Terry Petteway on his retirement as constable for Galveston County Precinct 2.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Terry Petteway on his retirement as constable for Galveston County Precinct 2.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Terry Petteway has concluded his service as constable for Galveston County Precinct 2, bringing to a close a distinguished tenure that spanned nearly a quarter century; and WHEREAS, Mr. Petteway began his career with the Galveston County Sheriff's Office as a jailer and went on to work in the patrol and warrants divisions; he was first elected constable for Precinct 2 in 1992, and his outstanding efforts garnered him the respect of his colleagues and the loyalty of voters, who returned him to office in each subsequent election; and WHEREAS, A role model in his community, Constable Petteway has given generously of his time and energies to the local Boys & Girls Club; there, he has coached and mentored thousands of young athletes over the years, and a number of them have gone on to enjoy careers in professional sports; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Constable Petteway was supported by his wife of more than three decades, Joetta, before her passing in 2015; he takes tremendous pride in his three sons, Terrell, Tavoir, and Terran, who share his love of basketball; and WHEREAS, Terry Petteway's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety have greatly benefited the citizens of Galveston County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Terry Petteway on his retirement as constable for Galveston County Precinct 2 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Constable Petteway as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Faircloth Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 304 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House