1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Howard O. Banks 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Dallas in mourning the loss of longtime municipal court judge 1-8 Howard O. Banks, who died January 8, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on January 9, 1935, in Freestone County, this 1-10 distinguished gentleman was the son of Arelia and Robert Banks; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, After serving his country with gallantry during 1-13 the Korean War, he graduated from Bishop College and 1-14 The University of Texas School of Law; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Certified to practice before the United States 1-16 Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, Howard Banks 1-17 was engaged in the private practice of law before becoming a 1-18 municipal court judge in 1977; throughout the next 19 years until 1-19 his semiretirement in 1996, Judge Banks consistently upheld the 1-20 highest standards of the legal profession; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Recognized for his superior achievements, 1-22 Judge Banks was the recipient of the City of Dallas' Quality in 2-1 Service Award and the King Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson National 2-2 Fellowship Foundation; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-4 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom and valued 2-5 counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Howard Banks was a devoted husband and father, and 2-7 he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 2-8 family and friends; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Texans are fortunate to have had Judge Banks as a 2-10 steward of justice in their state; an exceptional professional and 2-11 a fine gentleman, he will be deeply missed; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-14 of the family of Howard O. Banks: his wife, Bettye J. Banks; his 2-15 son, Howard Hill Banks; his daughter, Karin R. Banks; his mother, 2-16 Arelia Watson; and his granddaughter and his two step-grandchildren; 2-17 and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-19 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-20 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-21 in memory of Howard O. Banks. 2-22 West 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on January 11, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate