By Gallego H.R. No. 908 74R9929 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Honorable Louise Christian has retired from her 1-2 position as justice of the peace of Precinct 3 in Pecos County, 1-3 drawing to a close a distinguished career that has spanned 15 years 1-4 of dedicated public service; and 1-5 WHEREAS, In recognition of the many significant contributions 1-6 Judge Christian has made to her community, county officials held a 1-7 retirement reception in her honor on April 29, 1994; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A former resident of Gaines County, she settled in 1-9 Iraan in 1977 with her husband, the late Deputy Ward Christian, and 1-10 they quickly established themselves as industrious and esteemed 1-11 members of their community; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Judge Christian first ran for, and was elected to, 1-13 the office of justice of the peace of Pecos County in January 1978 1-14 and served her fellow citizens with integrity and distinction for 1-15 15 years; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A wise and thoughtful jurist, her tenure was marked 1-17 by the utmost fairness and compassion for others that are the 1-18 hallmarks of our judicial system; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Throughout her many endeavors, she enjoyed the love 1-20 and support of her devoted husband and the couple's three fine 1-21 children, Dwight Dabbs, Paul Dabbs, and Marilyn Christian, and she 1-22 now delights in the company of five cherished grandchildren; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Judge Christian looks forward to an active 1-24 retirement; a woman of boundless energy and enthusiasm, she plans 2-1 to continue working for the benefit of others through her service 2-2 to various local organizations; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Judge Christian's outstanding service throughout her 2-4 tenure in office has greatly benefited the State of Texas, and she 2-5 is indeed deserving of special praise and recognition at this time; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby honor Judge Louise Christian for her exemplary 2-9 service to the citizens of Pecos County and extend warmest best 2-10 wishes to her for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it 2-11 further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Judge Christian as an expression of high regard by the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives.