H.R. No. 2513
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Honorable John Payton has distinguished himself
  as justice of the peace of Precinct 3, Place 2, in Collin County for
  more than a quarter-century, and his work in behalf of his fellow
  citizens is truly deserving of recognition; and
         WHEREAS, John Payton ran his first campaign for Collin County
  justice of the peace at the age of 18, while a senior at Plano East
  Senior High School; despite his youth, he secured 52 percent of the
  vote in the 1990 Republican primary race, defeating his incumbent
  opponent and eventually winning the general election; his victory
  received national attention from media outlets, earning him a spot
  in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's youngest judge
  and an invitation to appear on Late Night with David Letterman; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his six terms as justice of the
  peace, Judge Payton has worked diligently to curb truancy in local
  schools; he has offered stern but encouraging advice to students in
  his courtroom, and his work to keep them in school and out of
  juvenile detention has garnered him the respect and appreciation of
  many parents; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan holds an associate's degree from
  Collin College, and he has pursued further studies at Dallas
  Baptist University; active in his community, Judge Payton
  volunteers his time to Habitat for Humanity and often spends his
  weekends completing service projects with area youth; and
         WHEREAS, Through his commitment and leadership, John Payton
  has made a positive difference in the lives of countless residents
  of Collin County, and his dedicated efforts are a continuing source
  of inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend the Honorable John Payton for his
  service as justice of the peace of Precinct 3, Place 2, in Collin
  County and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Payton as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Sanford
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2513 was adopted by the House on May
  31, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House