By Allen H.R. No. 1080 77R16307 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State suffered a profound loss when 1-2 the Honorable Ann King of Grand Prairie passed away on April 26, 1-3 2001, at the age of 89; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Dallas County's first female justice of the peace, 1-5 Judge King was appointed to Precinct 6 Seat in 1966; she was 1-6 reelected for several consecutive terms and retired in 1982 after 1-7 16 exceptional years; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Admired by her colleagues and employees, Judge King 1-9 was a dedicated and pioneering member of this venerable profession 1-10 who served as director of the Dallas County Justice of Peace and 1-11 Constable Association; and 1-12 WHEREAS, She was a charter member of the Grand Prairie 1-13 Woman's Club as well as the Democratic Women's Club of Dallas 1-14 County and the Democratic Women's Club of Grand Prairie; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Judge King was well liked and respected throughout 1-16 her area and was known for her extensive civic service; she 1-17 belonged to the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, serving on its 1-18 board of directors, and was a member of the Grand Prairie 1-19 Historical Society and the Garden Club; for more than 30 years she 1-20 was sweetheart for the Grand Prairie Host Evening Lions Club; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community's youth, she faithfully 1-22 worked as a lifetime member of the PTA and as president of the 1-23 James Bowie Elementary School and Robert E. Lee Junior High School 1-24 boards; a member of the advisory board of the Grand Prairie Family 2-1 Outreach Program, she supported the Grand Prairie Arts Council and 2-2 the Grand Prairie Hospital Auxiliary; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A congregant at the First United Methodist Church, 2-4 Judge King belonged to the JOY Sunday School Class, was on the 2-5 board of trustees, served on several committees, and had a life 2-6 membership with WSCS, a missionary organization of the church; 2-7 moreover, she donated her time to the YMCA Board of Directors; and 2-8 WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan garnered numerous honors 2-9 throughout her lifetime, including the "Friend in Education" award 2-10 from the Grand Prairie Classroom Teachers Association, the 1973 2-11 "Citizen of the Year" award from the Grand Prairie Chamber of 2-12 Commerce, and a commendation from the Grand Prairie Police 2-13 Department for her years of distinguished service; she received 2-14 accolades from American Legion, the City of Grand Prairie, and the 2-15 Community and Home Improvements Committee, and in 1977 she was 2-16 elected "Boss of the Year" by the American Business Women's 2-17 Association; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Judge King was a loving wife and mother and a 2-19 committed leader on and off the bench, and her exceptional 2-20 character shone brightly in the wonderful life she lived; now, 2-21 therefore, be it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ann King and extend 2-24 sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her grandson, 2-25 Michael Lynn King; to her two sisters, Ruth Sloan and Bea Tyrrell; 2-26 to her daughter-in-law, Carolyn King-Keen; and to her other 2-27 relatives and countless friends; and, be it further 3-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-2 prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 3-3 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Judge Ann 3-4 King.