9 Quotes by Jerry Griffin

Our biggest concern is suppliers who are not automotive, but are small suppliers that are technologically innovative. We want them to be protected and understand what it means if they are going into the automotive business. We spend time with more novice suppliers.

National figures show the local market increased by about 8.35 percent through the third quarter of 2005. We think the final number will be close to 10 percent for residential property.

Sonny was touched and was bawling like a baby. When I saw him, I just burst into tears.

Sonny and his wife and our family really hit off. We really enjoyed each other's company.

Some people think their loved one lives on through the person, but I don't see it that way. I heard Laura's heart beating so strong inside his chest, but I'm just glad some good came out of something bad.

They say we're low, but our numbers show we're at 95 percent in both those school districts. Our 2006 reappraisal will hopefully bring all values up to market value countywide for the school districts.

I told Sonny, no tears. We want this to be a happy time.

Suppliers get a view into our needs and expectations and can then help to educate our engineering folks about what they can expect of the supplier.

It keeps the city and other jurisdictions from going after a home for nonpayment of taxes. There's no deadline for filing for it. They can file anytime, right up until they wind up in the courthouse.