R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, McKinney Justice of the Peace Glen Swaner has
 1-2     retired after 20 years on the bench and many more in law
 1-3     enforcement, and his dedication and dutiful service are indeed
 1-4     worthy of special legislative recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Judge Swaner is a lifelong resident of Collin
 1-6     County; he was born in Wylie and moved to McKinney in 1965 to begin
 1-7     his career as a deputy for Sheriff J.  S. "Red" Hand; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, His many years as a respected and valued deputy
 1-9     served him well when he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the
1-10     Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace position in 1978; the following
1-11     year he stood for election and held the seat until his retirement;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Judge Swaner's longstanding open-door policy has
1-14     benefited countless  citizens seeking advice or counsel on legal
1-15     questions; helping to guide people who might not have been able to
1-16     afford an attorney through the legal maze was the most rewarding
1-17     aspect of his role as a justice of the peace; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Testament to the respect and affection the people of
1-19     McKinney have for Judge Swaner was the memorable reception that was
1-20     held in his honor just prior to his retirement; and
1-21           WHEREAS, While his experience, good humor, and wise counsel
1-22     will be deeply missed at the courthouse, his retirement opens up
1-23     new opportunities for this esteemed Texan, and in light of his many
1-24     years of service as both deputy and justice of the peace it is
 2-1     indeed appropriate to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby commend Justice of the Peace Glen Swaner on the
 2-4     occasion of his retirement and extend to him warmest best wishes
 2-5     for happiness and success in the years ahead; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Judge Swaner as an expression of high regard by the
 2-8     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Madden
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 183 was adopted by the House on April
         8, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House