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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Brock Jones is retiring as judge of |
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the 112th State District Court on December 31, 2006, after a 22-year |
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tenure distinguished by diligence and integrity; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Ozona High School, Brock Jones earned |
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his bachelor's and law degrees from The University of Texas at |
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Austin; he attained his license to practice law before the Supreme |
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Court of Texas in 1967 and subsequently gained experience in both |
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the private and public sectors, variously serving as a partner in |
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the firm of Harrington, Levbarg, Weeks, and Jones, as assistant |
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attorney general of Texas, as a staff attorney for the Travis County |
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Juvenile Court, and as judge of Travis County Court at Law No. 1; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Since his 1984 appointment to the 112th District |
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Court, which encompasses Crockett, Pecos, Reagan, Sutton, and Upton |
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Counties, Judge Jones has become well-known for his patience, |
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professionalism, and even temperament; not once opposed for |
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reelection, he has set a high standard for others in his field and |
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is respected by judges throughout the state for his insight and |
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advice; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Jones has made lasting and meaningful |
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contributions to the judicial system of the Lone Star State, and it |
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is indeed a pleasure to join with members of the legal community and |
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residents of West Texas in honoring this esteemed jurist for his |
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outstanding public service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Brock Jones for his |
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exceptional tenure as judge of the 112th State District Court of |
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Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Jones as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |