SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Judge Maria Casanova, who has been selected as the 2012
  Jurist of the Year by the Texas Municipal Courts Association; and
         WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes a municipal court
  judge and a court support staff member who have made significant
  contributions to the fair and impartial administration of justice;
  applicants are judged on their excellence in carrying out court
  procedures, leadership within their profession, effective use of
  community resources in support of municipal courts, and
  cost-effective problem solving; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Casanova oversees 19 full-time Texas judges
  and an administrative support staff in the City of Houston
  Municipal Courts Department; she is noted for her work in the
  development of the Administrative Violations Court for the City
  of Houston, which handles ordinance violations, including
  habitability and quality-of-life violations; and
         WHEREAS, She also spearheaded many other court initiatives,
  including intensive preparations for the implementation of the
  court's new case management system and the development of a municipal
  court training program for cadet police officers; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Casanova is known for providing exceptional
  leadership and direction to the City of Houston Municipal Courts
  Department and offering invaluable support to new attorneys and
  law school students; she is being honored for her distinguished
  service at the Texas Municipal Courts Association Annual Banquet
  and Awards Dinner on July 12, 2013, in San Antonio; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Judge Maria
  Casanova on her many contributions to the Houston Municipal
  Courts Department and extend congratulations to her on being
  named the 2012 Jurist of the Year by the Texas Municipal Courts
  Association; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Garcia
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 12, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate