By: Ellis S.R. No. 184 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, For more than 14 years Judge Charles J. Hearn 1-3 loyally and ably served the people of Texas, and they will deeply 1-4 miss this eminent jurist who retired on December 31, 1992; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Elected judge of Houston's 263rd District Court 1-6 in November, 1978, the Honorable Charles Hearn served without 1-7 opposition until his retirement; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Judge Hearn 1-9 dedicated himself to a justice system that applies the law equitably 1-10 to all individuals; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Noted for his expertise in legal matters, Judge Hearn 1-12 maintained a strict decorum while showing a genuine compassion for 1-13 those involved in legal entanglements; he upheld a standard of 1-14 excellence that serves as an example for others in his profession; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, A native of Port Arthur, Texas, Judge Hearn graduated 1-17 from Thomas Jefferson High School and received a bachelor of science 1-18 degree in psychology from the University of Houston; he attended 1-19 South Texas College of Law and was admitted to the Texas Bar in May, 1-20 1967; and 1-21 WHEREAS, During his college years, he gained extensive 1-22 experience as a social worker and a juvenile and adult probation 1-23 officer; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In addition to his duties on the district court, 2-2 Judge Hearn served with distinction as an Administrative Judge 2-3 for the Criminal Division of the District Courts and as Chairman of 2-4 the Executive Board of the Justice Information Management System; 2-5 and 2-6 WHEREAS, He has freely given of his time and energies to his 2-7 community as a director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as 2-8 a member of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association International 2-9 and President Lions Club International, and as a board member of 2-10 "Family Time"; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Presently a mediator with the Judicial Arbitration 2-12 and Mediation Services, he works as a visiting judge as needed; and 2-13 WHEREAS, The State of Texas has benefitted immeasurably from 2-14 the wisdom and dedication of this notable public servant who has so 2-15 conscientiously performed his duties; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Judge Charles J. Hearn for his 2-18 meritorious service and his unswerving support and improvement of 2-19 the Texas judicial system; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-21 Judge Hearn as an expression of highest esteem and respect from the 2-22 Texas Senate. 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the 3-1 above Resolution was adopted by 3-2 the Senate on February 9, 1993. 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 Secretary of the Senate 3-5 _____________________________________ 3-6 Member, Texas Senate