SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Honorable J. Ray Gayle III on the occasion of his retirement as judge for the 239th District Court; and WHEREAS, This highly esteemed jurist has spent 29 years on the bench and has served as judge of the 239th District Court for the past 23 years; and WHEREAS, Judge Gayle has brought the highest judicial standards to his responsibilities, and he is respected and admired by his colleagues, the legal community, and the public for his intellect, his sense of justice, his judicial style, and his exceptional legal knowledge and ability as a trial judge; and WHEREAS, Judge Gayle has rendered outstanding service to his community, and his wisdom and wise counsel will be missed by his many colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby commend District Judge J. Ray Gayle III for his many years of exemplary service on the bench; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Janek ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 21, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate