Bill Text: TX HR1633 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Honoring former state representative Jim Keffer for his service in the Texas Legislature.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-05-01 - Referred to Rules & Resolutions [HR1633 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1633-Introduced.html
  85R8506 BPG-D
 
  By: Lang H.R. No. 1633
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Jim Keffer concluded his noteworthy
  tenure as the representative for Texas House District 60 in January
  2017, after 10 consecutive terms in office; and
         WHEREAS, First elected in 1996, Representative Keffer
  demonstrated a lasting commitment to lowering taxes and eliminating
  debt; he coauthored the Texas Taxpayer Appraisal Bill of Rights,
  which created the state's first appraisal cap on homeowner property
  taxes, and in 1997, 1999, and 2007, he authored three of the largest
  tax cuts in Texas history; and
         WHEREAS, Representative Keffer also earned a reputation as a
  powerful advocate for rural communities, and he led efforts to
  reform the education system, eliminate Medicaid fraud, and provide
  additional financial security for retired teachers; as chair of the
  Natural Resources Committee, he played a key role in the passage of
  historic legislation to fund the State Water Plan, and he served
  three terms as chair of the Energy Resources Committee; moreover,
  he chaired the Ways and Means Committee and the Select Committee on
  Property Tax Relief, and he served as both chair and vice chair of
  the Economic Development Committee and as a member of numerous
  other committees, including Business and Industry, Redistricting,
  and Pensions and Investments; and
         WHEREAS, In 2011, Representative Keffer was named one of the
  state's best legislators by Texas Monthly magazine, and he was
  selected as one of the top five legislators by Gallery Watch; in
  addition, he garnered such prestigious accolades as the Golden
  Flame Award from the Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers
  Association of Texas and the Chairman's Circle Award from the
  Republican Party of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Representative
  Keffer is the president of EBAA Iron Sales; his return to private
  life allows him to spend more time with his wife of 40 years,
  Leslie, and a treasured family that includes three sons and two
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his two decades in office, Jim Keffer
  represented his constituents with vision, skill, and dedication,
  and his lasting contributions to the Lone Star State have earned the
  deep respect and appreciation of all Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Jim Keffer for his
  outstanding service as a member of the Texas Legislature and extend
  to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Representative Keffer as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.
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