By Madden                                              H.R. No. 285
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                                 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.