By: Patterson S.R. No. 53 1-1 By: Patterson S.R. No. 53 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride 1-4 in recognizing David L. Bridges on the auspicious occasion of his 1-5 investiture as Justice for the Fifth District Court of Appeals in 1-6 Dallas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Born in Rains County, Mr. Bridges has been quite 1-8 active in political causes and community activities in both Tyler 1-9 and Rockwall, Texas; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Now a resident of Rockwall, David and his wife, 1-11 Sandy, are the parents of two daughters, Elizabeth and Alexandria; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Bridges brings a wealth of experience and 1-14 knowledge to his new position due to his many years as a criminal 1-15 prosecutor; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Although he is leaving a private practice law 1-17 firm, his proficiency in this area will add to the store of legal 1-18 training which he brings to his new position; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The selection of David L. Bridges as Justice for 1-20 the Fifth District Court of Appeals is to be commended; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 75th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to 2-1 David L. Bridges on this most welcome occasion; and, be 2-2 it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-4 for Mr. Bridges as an expression of the high regard of the 2-5 Texas Senate. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on January 23, 1997. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate