SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 360

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Judge Caprice Cosper for her many outstanding contributions to the administration of justice in our state; and

WHEREAS, Currently serving as director of the Office of Criminal Justice Coordination for Harris County, Judge Cosper has played a vital role in developing more innovative, effective, and economical ways to advance rehabilitative justice; and

WHEREAS, Judge Cosper has been a leader in the development of Harris County's groundbreaking, progressive drug court program, Success Through Addiction Recovery; this outstanding initiative has been nationally recognized as a success and has served as a model for similar drug courts; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of a notable career on the bench, Judge Cosper presided over more than 25,000 felony cases and nearly 500 jury trials; she was named Judge of the Year in 2004 by the Criminal Section of the State Bar of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to the principle of equal justice under the law, Judge Cosper has served the people of Harris County with distinction, and she is truly deserving of recognition for her ongoing efforts to improve the Texas criminal justice system; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Judge Caprice Cosper on her many contributions to the legal community and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate