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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Former District Judge William S. Lott of Williamson |
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County celebrated a significant event in his life with the |
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commemoration of his 89th birthday in 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Clarendon, he learned the value of hard |
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work on his father's ranch in his youth; after earning his law |
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degree from The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Lott answered his |
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nation's call to duty in World War II, working in military |
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intelligence for the United States Army; and |
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WHEREAS, He began his law practice in Georgetown and |
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benefited from the mentorship of District Judge D. B. Wood; and |
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WHEREAS, Elected a district judge himself in 1977, Judge Lott |
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quickly earned a reputation as a tough, fair, and dedicated jurist; |
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closely following the law, he never deviated from what he felt was |
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right, in spite of occasional threats to his personal safety; and |
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WHEREAS, For 52 years, Mr. Lott enjoyed the love and support |
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of his devoted wife, the late Ella Gene Lott, and today he delights |
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in the company of his children, Bill and Cathy, and his |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Still active in local affairs, Bill Lott is always a |
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welcome presence at community events, and he remains one of the most |
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respected figures in Williamson County; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable William S. Lott on |
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his 89th birthday and extend to him best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Lott as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |