SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1106

	WHEREAS, The Honorable Jack H. Holland, judge of the
173rd Judicial District Court of the State of Texas, is retiring 
on June 8, 2005, after 36 years of exemplary service to his fellow 
citizens; and
	WHEREAS, A distinguished member of the bar since 1955,
Jack Holland grew up in Athens and, following a year of active 
duty in the United States Air Force, earned his bachelor's
degree at the University of North Texas and his law degree at
The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Returning to Athens in 1959, he spent the next 
decade practicing law with an area firm, presiding as city judge, 
and serving as county attorney; in 1969, he was appointed to the
173rd District Court by Governor Preston Smith; the following year,
he ran for the office in the general election and, since that 
initial victory some 35 years ago, he has run unopposed; and
	WHEREAS, Holding the record as the longest standing judge 
in his position in Henderson County history, this esteemed Texan 
has continued a family legacy of public service, which includes 
his father's career as county tax assessor and collector from the 
1940s through the 1960s, his uncle's service as district judge, 
and his sister's tenure as county treasurer; and
	WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Judge Holland intends 
to serve as a visiting judge in district and county courts around 
the state; a member of the Athens Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge, and 
First United Methodist Church, he helped found the Athens chapter 
of the Sons of the American Revolution; when not engaged by these 
volunteer activities or his judicial duties, he plans to spend 
time gardening and ballroom dancing with his wife, Jean, with 
whom he has joyfully shared the last 52 years; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Holland's tenure as a jurist has been 
characterized by diligence, integrity, and a passion for the law, 
and it is indeed appropriate to join with the residents of Athens 
and Henderson County to honor this highly respected member of the
judiciary for his outstanding public service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the Honorable Jack H. Holland
of the 173rd Judicial District Court of the State of Texas on his 
exceptional career on the bench and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for an enjoyable retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Judge Holland as an expression of high regard from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate