TITLE: Congratulating Dexter McCoy on his election as the Fort Bend County commissioner for Precinct 4.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dexter McCoy on his election as the Fort Bend County commissioner for Precinct 4.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dexter McCoy took office as the Fort Bend County commissioner for Precinct 4 in January 2023; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the duties of his office, Mr. McCoy draws on a wealth of valuable experience; he began his career in public service as an appointee in the Obama administration, where he focused on college access issues and addressing harassment in schools; following his return from Washington, D.C., he was a district leader in the Fort Bend Independent School District; furthermore, he served as a board member on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board-Workforce Solutions, and he later worked as chief of staff to the Fort Bend County Judge, during which time he successfully fought for a nonprofit grant program and created an $11 million public-private partnership to address key priorities, such as expanding Internet access; and WHEREAS, A product of Fort Bend County public schools, Mr. McCoy holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and political science from Boston University; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Chelsea, and their daughter, Piper; and WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Dexter McCoy's skills and experience are sure to serve him well in his new role; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dexter McCoy on his election as the Fort Bend County commissioner for Precinct 4 and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McCoy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2183 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House