TITLE: Congratulating Robert M. Terrill on his retirement as constable for Precinct 4 of Kerr County.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Robert M. Terrill on his retirement as constable for Precinct 4 of Kerr County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Robert M. Terrill is retiring as constable for Precinct 4 of Kerr County on March 31, 2011, drawing to a close a notable career in public service that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century; and WHEREAS, In 1977, after serving his nation at home and overseas as a member of the U.S. Army for 20 years, Bob Terrill became a peace officer; he worked for Texas A&M University at Galveston and for the cities of Montgomery and Taylor Lake Village before being appointed to complete an unexpired term as Kerr County constable in 1991; and WHEREAS, Mr. Terrill went on to serve as deputy constable from 1993 to 2001, when he won election as constable; along the way, he earned the respect and admiration of his constituents, who twice reelected him to the post; and WHEREAS, A skilled outdoorsman, Mr. Terrill has hunted and fished on three continents and is a talented hunting guide; he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Gertrude, for 48 years, until her passing in 2008; and WHEREAS, Bob Terrill's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety have greatly benefited the citizens of Kerr 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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Robert M. Terrill on his retirement from Kerr County and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Terrill as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hilderbran Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 944 was adopted by the House on April 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House