SR542 - Recognizing Tim Pierce on the occasion of his retirement.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 542          WHEREAS, Tim Pierce is retiring as executive director of   South Plains Association of Governments in June 2025, following   two decades of distinguished service in that office; and          WHEREAS, Appointed to lead SPAG in 2005, Mr. Pierce   previously served for 20 years as director of economic   development for Caprock Business Finance Corporation, which was   created by SPAG as a nonprofit entity; SPAG works to improve   quality of life in the region by reviewing and coordinating   federal, state, and local programs in order to maximize   efficiency and effectiveness; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Pierce established the SPAG Small Business   Revolving Loan Fund and Caprock BFC SBA 504 loan programs,   helping hundreds of local companies; as executive director of   SPAG, he was instrumental in establishing 2-1-1 Texas South   Plains and expanding rural 9-1-1 programs, including Text to   9-1-1; he also oversaw the expansion of services to aging   populations and the introduction of water and flood planning to   SPAG; and          WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Mr. Pierce has given   generously of his time and talents to numerous organizations; he has   served on the boards of Lubbock Area United Way and March of Dimes,   as well as on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Affordable   Housing Advisory Council; moreover, he is a member of Greater   Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club, and he serves as a deacon at Highland   Baptist Church; he holds a degree from Texas Tech University; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Pierce enjoys the love and   support of his wife, Lacretia, and he takes great pride in their two   daughters and two grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, Through his vision, leadership, and commitment to   excellence, Tim Pierce has greatly benefited his fellow   citizens, and his accomplishments have earned their lasting   respect and appreciation; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby congratulate Tim Pierce on his retirement as   executive director of South Plains Association of Governments   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 Mr. Pierce as an expression of high regard by the   Texas Senate.     Perry                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 19, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate