By Madden H.R. No. 183 76R5980 BE-D 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.