R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay 1-2 tribute to Collin County Justice of the Peace John A. Roller, Jr., 1-3 who retired from his position on January 1, 1999, bringing to a 1-4 close a remarkable record of public service in behalf of the 1-5 citizens of the State of Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Judge Roller served as Collin County Precinct 4 1-7 justice of the peace for 36 years, having been elected to nine 1-8 consecutive terms; and 1-9 WHEREAS, He started his position with no resources other than 1-10 a constable, and he worked from his home; through 3-1/2 decades 1-11 Judge Roller's leadership and vision have been instrumental in the 1-12 establishment of an efficient county organization that includes 1-13 five clerks, four constables, a courtroom, and a precinct that has 1-14 expanded to include all of fast-growing western Collin County; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Known for applying the law with precision and for 1-16 treating people with courtesy and respect, Judge Roller has 1-17 fulfilled the duties of his office with the utmost integrity and 1-18 distinction; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature commend the Honorable John A. Roller, Jr., for his 1-21 consistent dedication to the pursuit of fairness and justice in his 1-22 court and extend to him sincere best wishes for a happy and 1-23 rewarding retirement; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Judge Roller as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. Madden _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 285 was adopted by the House on April 16, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House