83R11502 KEK-D
 
  By: Canales H.C.R. No. 105
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Noe Gonzalez has rendered outstanding
  service as judge of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County, and
  he has further benefited his fellow citizens through his longtime
  engagement in the civic life of the community; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University and the
  University of Houston Law Center, Judge Gonzalez was admitted to
  the bar in 1986; just eight years later, he won election to the
  bench in the 370th District Court, becoming one of the youngest
  individuals in the county's history to hold that position; he has
  since been reelected to four subsequent terms, and he has been
  selected by fellow members of the Hidalgo County Board of Judges to
  serve as local presiding administrative judge, charged with
  overseeing the administration of district courts in the county; and
         WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has worked diligently to make the
  judicial system more efficient and responsive, securing state and
  federal grants to improve operations and facilitating the creation
  of two auxiliary courts, two additional district courts, an
  additional county court-at-law, a child protection court, and a
  juvenile justice court; with the assistance of the board, he has
  made the disposition and reporting of criminal cases more accurate
  and expeditious through the Differentiated Case Management
  Project; Judge Gonzalez has also provided oversight of the county
  Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Hidalgo County
  Boot Camp, Hidalgo County Restitution Center, Juvenile Justice
  Court, and Criminal Auxiliary Courts; and
         WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his leadership in professional
  organizations, Judge Gonzalez currently serves as president-elect
  of the Hidalgo County Bar Association, and he is a member of the
  board of the Hidalgo County Bar Foundation; he further gives of his
  time and expertise to the State Bar of Texas as a speaker at
  Continuing Legal Education seminars and as a member of both the
  Committee for the Representation of Death Row Inmates and the Death
  Penalty Litigation Committee; his work on legislation addressing
  the representation of indigent defendants has earned him
  recognition from the judicial section of the state bar; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Gonzalez has demonstrated a deep commitment to
  the young people of his community through his involvement in such
  organizations as Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Valley
  Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships, and the
  Hispanic Scholarship Fund, as well as in a variety of worthy
  programs, including the Read Across America initiative of the
  National Education Association, the Mock Trial program of the
  Region One Education Center, and the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth
  Legislative Session, sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute;
  in addition, he is a coach and sponsor for children's soccer,
  T-ball, and basketball; and
         WHEREAS, The proud father of four sons, Lee Israel, Noe
  Andres, Luis Maurilio, and Tomas Jesus, Judge Gonzalez is a
  lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and is currently an
  active member of Sacred Heart Church; and
         WHEREAS, Noe Gonzalez has set a sterling example for others
  through his professional and civic endeavors, and it is indeed
  fitting to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby honor Judge Noe Gonzalez for his professional
  accomplishments and contributions to his community and extend to
  him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.