• Conducted 296 Juvenile Detention Hearings
• Conducted 44 Commissioners’ Court Meetings
• Conducted 98 Mental Health Hearings
• Issued 89 Emergency Detention Warrants
• Reviewed & Approved 47 TABC Applications
• Conducted 2 Contested TABC Licensing Hearings
• Attended 6 Regional Mobility Authority Meetings
• Conducted 12 Texas Workforce CEO Board Meetings
• Conducted 4 Budget Workshops
• Conducted 3 Juvenile Board Meetings
• Performed 4 Marriages
• Attended 7 Bail Bond Board Meetings
• Attended Continuing Education Law Seminar in Lubbock, Texas
• Attended 8 Metropolitan Policy Organization Meetings
• Made a Presentation to Leadership Longview
• Conducted 12 Departmental Budget Hearings
• Obtained $ 50,000 State Grant for “Violence Against Women” from the Governor’s Office
• Gave State of the County Speeches to Rotary Clubs in Longview, Kilgore and Greggton
• Conducted Restricted License Hearings
• Conducted 4 Budget Hearings
• Gave Address to the Adult Education Graduates at Kilgore College
• Hosted the Memorial Day Service at the Courthouse
• Conducted a Board of Director’s Training Class at the Women’s Crisis Center in Kilgore
• Participated in 4 “National Neighborhood Night Out” Meetings
• Spoke to the 20/20 Group in Longview
• Performed the Swearing-In Ceremony for 12th Court of Appeals Judge, Brian Hoyle
• Spoke at the 9-11 Remembrance Program at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts
• Spoke to the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce – State of the County Address
• Spoke to the Longview Police Department Retirement Foundation
• Gave the Address at the Annual Veterans at Veteran’s Day Service
• Attended the Annual Upshur County/Gregg County Soil Conservation Meeting
• Gave the Address/Resolution for the Dedication at the New Marine Corps building
• Gave Address to the Republican Women of Gregg County

• Participated with Sabine Valley Mental Health Services Jail Diversion programs and issues of consideration with hospital commitments
• Conducted 212 Juvenile Detention Hearings
• Conducted 43 Commissioners' Court meetings
• Conducted 86 Mental Health Commitments
• Issued 45 Emergency Detention Warrants
• Reviewed & approved 50 TABC Applications
• Traveled to Austin with Mayors from Longview, Kilgore, White Oak and Gladewater to review issues facing Gregg County with Governor Rick Perry
• Conducted 2 Workshops on the 2005-2006 Budget
• Was re-elected Chairman of East Texas Council of Governments (for 15-county area) Attended and presided over 5 meetings
• Completed Application with the City of White Oak to receive grant funding in the amount of $350,000 for the Camp Switch Water Project; received approval from the Governor
• Participated in the Sheriff's Night Patrol numerous times
• Completed ground process, through Commissioners' Court, for the new A.R.M.S., Inc. corporate building at the Airport (value: $2.5 million)
• Co-chaired the Northeast Texas Air Care Committee (NETAC), continued to meet attainment status of ozone levels
• Attended Continuing Education Seminar for County Judges in Lubbock, TX - Texas Tech Law School conducted the courses.
• Attended 2 Regional Legislative meetings for the 15-county area
• Conducted 12 Departmental Budget Hearings
• Obtained $550,000 State Grant for "Help America Vote" (HAVA)
• Approved $5 million in Airport upgrade for runways and taxi-ways
• Obtained $70,000 State Grant for "Violence Against Women" (from the Governor's Office)
• Presented East Texas Treatment Center with $3000 Grant for rehabilitation equipment
• Consolidated Airport Police into Sheriff's Department for greater efficiency and manpower.  Maintain Airport Division in Sheriff's Department
• Adopted revenue positive budget - Increased reserves 3 years in a row
• Created new Fire Marshall's office within the Sheriff's Department, with existing staff
• Co-hosted and attended "Centurion" Banquet honoring Law Enforcement
• Attended the Peace Officer's Memorial Ceremony
• Continued training to Department Heads on "Professionalism in the Work Place"
• Attended the North East Texas County Judge's Conference in Nacogoches, TX.
• Attended the Family Violence Training Conference at Kilgore College
• Participated in "National Night Out Against Crime"
• Attended numerous Bail Bond Board meetings
• Conducted numerous hearings on Probate, Hardship Licensing, TABC Licensing Appeals, and other court matters
• Activated Emergency Operations Center during the "Katrina"  and "Rita" storms.  Maintained daily contact with the Governor's office during these crisis'
• Conducted a class for "Leadership Longview" concerning county government
• Maintained "open door" policy for all media
• Attended "Job Fair" for Veterans
• Created Gregg County Rail District for processing Federal Grant monies that become available
• Completed incentive package for Trinity Industries  through tax deferred incentives to create 400 new jobs in Gregg County
• Participated in the "Veteran's Memorial Service"
• Participated in Christmas parades in Longview, Gladewater, White Oak, Kilgore and Liberty City
• Assisted in the creation of an Arboretum in Longview
• Approved several Waivers for Marriage (waiving the 72-hour waiting period)
• Presided over several marriages during the year
• On-call for Juvenile Hearings during week-end periods
• Presented various Proclamations/Resolutions for numerous service organizations in Gregg County
• Read for students at Valley View School
• Attended several ribbon-cuttings/grand openings
• Was Master of Ceremonies of 1-Act Plays at Pine Tree High School
• Participated in "National Day of Prayer" at Courthouse
• Attended all R.M.A. meetings
• Participated in "Memorial Day Service" at Courthouse
• Conducted several Juvenile Board meetings
• Attended and nominated Dr. W. D. Northcutt as Interim Chairman of the Gregg County Historical Commission. Moved the office from Dr. Norman Black's office to the downtown Historical office, next to the Museum
• Obtained $91,050 Grant from Homeland Security to install wireless computer terminals in all the Sheriff's patrol cars for better access to background and information

• Participated in 2 Regional Mental Health Workshops (1 in Longview & 1 in Marshall)
• Conducted 155 Juvenile Detention Hearings
• Traveled to Austin for a meeting with State Senator and House Members regarding the creation of R.M.A. in July
• Appointed Health Inspector and reorganized the Health Inspector's office
• Conducted 2 Public Hearings on the Budget
• Conducted 2 Public Hearings on R.M.A.
• Spoke to Kilgore Chamber (re: State of the County)
• Spoke to Gladewater Chamber (re: State of the County)
• Spoke to White Oak Chamber (re: State of the County)
• Spoke to 20/20 (re: State of the County)
• Conducted 42 Commissioners' Court meetings
• Spoke to Pine Tree Junior on "Americanism"
• Read to Valley View Elementary School classes
• Read to Hudson Pep School 5th graders
• Refinanced the County debt for a savings of $860,000. Paid down $3 million. Set all debts to be retired in 2006 verses 2010
• Presided over 72 mental commitment hearings
• Completed Hwy. 349 project
• Review of Collection of Delinquent Fees & Study completed
• Obtained ozone attainment status at NETAC & attended 4 NETAC quarterly meetings
• Opened Senator Eltife's territorial office at the Gregg County Courthouse
• Opened Congressman Gohmert's territorial office at the Gregg County Courthouse
• Completed joint application (with Smith County) for VETS Cemetery
• Creation of Regional Mobility Authority (with Smith County)
• Elected Chairman of East Texas Council of Governments (for 15 counties) - attended & presided over 5 meetings
• Coordinated 3 regional legislative meetings for the 15 county area
• Participated in "CEO for a Day" with a Pine Tree student
• Participated in "Woman's Day in Longview"
• Obtained 911 grants, totaling $650,000
• Strengthened & clarified a new Indigent Health Policy
• Attended 12 Bail Bond Board meetings
• Conducted 12 Departmental Budget hearings
• Hired new Airport Manager for East Texas Regional Airport
• Approved 45 TABC business licenses
• Held 1 Restricted Driver's License hearing
• Presided over 4 Juvenile Board of Judges meetings
• Attended TxDOT's LP Delegation meeting in Austin
• Attended a seminar on "The Bench Manual" at the Holiday Inn in Longview
• Preformed 4 marriage ceremonies
• Attended and participated in several ceremonies held at the Courthouse (i.e. Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, 911 Remembrance, Peace Officer's Association, etc)
• Attended & participated in various open house/groundbreaking ceremonies
• Located J-W Operating Company at East Texas Regional Airport ($4 million project)
• Approved Hwy. 135 project with TxDOT ($17 million project)
• Finalized Emergency Management Plan regarding Homeland Security
• Achieved State Jail Standards compliance
• Accomplished numerous projects for cities and schools through our Interlocal Agreements
• Approved $2 million in Airport upgrades
• Dedicated Shuttle Monument at the Airport
• Obtained $165,000 Federal Grant for new voting machines
• Obtained State Grant Award, in the amount of $79,998 for violence against women (from the Governor's Office for prosecution)
• Enacted new insurance guidelines for retirees age 62 & under, and age 65 & older
• Enacted new Collections Contract with the City of Kilgore, Kilgore ISD and Kilgore College
• Adopted Proposition 13, approved by voters in the September 13, 2003 Special State Election. (property tax freeze on age 65 & older, and mentally challenged)
• Adopted the first revenue-positive budge in 6 years. 2004-2005 budget will add $100,000 to reserves

• Restructured District Clerk's Office - to deal with additional case load
• Computerized collections of alimony payments
• Appointed new Auditor, Laurie Woloszyn.Transitioned to Gatsby 34, State law reporting requirements.
• Appointed Interim County Clerk, Gladyce Carver
• Obtained tax collection contracts with KISD, Kilgore College, City of Kilgore - estimated additional revenue of $60,000 per year
• Obtained state certification with State Jail Standards
• Added one new prosecutor to DA's office
• Structured 24-hour security at the Airport
• Restructured Juvenile and Extension Service to deal with State funding cuts; approximately $400,000+ cuts
• Added archival fees to County Clerk's office to prepare for transition in record keeping, mandated by the State
• Process additional case load with additional court
• Constructed new Adult Probation Department building for Community Supervision Program
• Eliminated Marketing Director at the Airport. Entering agreement with LEDCO and KEDCO for joint project collaboration
• Workforce reduction in Precincts #1, #3, #4 - 4 positions, $168,000 savings
• Implemented Work Safety Program - resulting in $51,000 savings in workman's compensation premiums
• Updated computer systems - cost: $180,000
• Restructured Adult Probation Workforce (doing more with less)
• Formation of bail bond board - to better regulate bonding in Gregg County
• Health Department Expansion of duties: Emergency Management - also increased fees for sanitation inspections once a year, which is more in line with surrounding counties and defrays cost of those inspections
• Set dates and process for Fire District in Precinct #1
• Reduced 2003 budget for $4.6 million in expenses (vs. 2003)
• Completed (Federal funding) new fencing around airport for increased security
• Handled 150 juvenile detention cases
• Handled 80 mental health hearings
• Processed 75 TABC business licenses
• Completion of process to begin the Hwy. 349 upgrade
• Conducted 50 Commissioners' Court meetings
• Conducted 3 Budget Work Sessions
• Conducted 3 All Department Team Building meetings