HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The Honorable Charles L. Reynolds, retired chief
1-2 justice of the 7th Court of Appeals, has an outstanding record of
1-3 public service and is indeed worthy of special legislative
1-4 recognition; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Since retiring on June 30, 1996, Justice Reynolds
1-6 has maintained his association with the 7th Court of Appeals as a
1-7 senior justice by assignment, further adding to his legacy of
1-8 dedicated judicial service to the citizens of Texas; and
1-9 WHEREAS, A native of Chillicothe, this remarkable individual
1-10 married the former Nelmarie Parman on August 1, 1942, and she and
1-11 their two sons have been a source of inspiration throughout his
1-12 noteworthy career; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Justice Reynolds served his country during World War
1-14 II in the American, Southwest Pacific, Philippine, and Japanese
1-15 theaters of operation, earning the Bronze Star before his honorable
1-16 discharge as a staff sergeant in 1946; and
1-17 WHEREAS, His association with the Veterans Administration
1-18 began before the war and continued after his return to civilian
1-19 life; while working for the VA in Dallas, he earned his law degree
1-20 from Southern Methodist University, graduating in 1953; for the
1-21 next 10 years he practiced general law in Childress and served as
1-22 Childress County Attorney from June 1956 to May 1964; and
1-23 WHEREAS, In 1964, Justice Reynolds was appointed judge of the
1-24 100th Judicial District and held that post until December 31, 1970;
2-1 the following day he began his distinguished tenure with the 7th
2-2 Court of Appeals as an associate justice, an elected position that
2-3 led to his eventual appointment as chief justice on June 9, 1979;
2-4 and
2-5 WHEREAS, This exemplary individual has enjoyed longstanding
2-6 affiliations with a number of esteemed legal organizations; he is a
2-7 past chairman of the Council of Justices of (Texas) Courts of
2-8 Appeal and past president of the Childress County and 100th
2-9 Judicial District bar associations; he is also a member of the
2-10 Amarillo Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas and its judicial
2-11 section, and the American Bar Association Council of Chief Judges
2-12 and is a former member of the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct;
2-13 and
2-14 WHEREAS, Judge Reynolds's career is marked by two
2-15 appointments as special commissioner, Texas Court of Criminal
2-16 Appeals, as well as by the numerous teaching positions that he has
2-17 held; his service to his community is highlighted by his membership
2-18 with the Rotary Club of Amarillo and his leadership roles with the
2-19 Rotary Club of Childress and Rotary International's District 573;
2-20 and
2-21 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Charles L. Reynolds has shared
2-22 his insights and visionary guidance with his fellow citizens,
2-23 accepting his professional and civic responsibilities with dignity
2-24 and grace, and it is truly a privilege to pay tribute to this fine
2-25 gentleman at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-26 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-27 hereby commend the Honorable Charles L. Reynolds for his longtime
3-1 service as chief justice of the 7th Court of Appeals and extend to
3-2 him heartfelt best wishes for a joyful and fulfilling future; and,
3-3 be it further
3-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-5 prepared for Justice Reynolds as an expression of highest regard by
3-6 the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Smithee
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 177 was adopted by the House on
April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 177 was adopted by the Senate on
April 27, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor