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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed jurist drew to a close with |
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the passing of the Honorable John Henry Fostel of the 271st Judicial |
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District on June 2, 2017, at the age of 69; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1947, John Fostel was a graduate of Irving |
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High School, Texas Christian University, and Texas Tech University, |
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where he received his law degree; he covered sports for a time as a |
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reporter for the Arlington Citizen-Journal, and after law school, |
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he joined the office of W. B. Woodruff in Decatur, later becoming a |
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partner in the firm; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Judge Fostel served the |
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civil, family, and felony courts of the 271st Judicial District, |
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which covers Jack and Wise Counties; he was greatly admired for his |
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humility, his humor, and his vast knowledge of all aspects of the |
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law; in 2014, he was named a recipient of the Charles J. Murray |
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Outstanding Jurist Award by the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers |
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Association; moreover, he served on the board of directors of the |
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State Bar of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Fostel shared a rewarding marriage with his |
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wife, Cathy, and he took great pride in his five children, Chris, |
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Josh, Justin, Meagan, and Kate, and his seven grandchildren; in |
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addition to his service to his profession, he contributed to his |
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community through his leadership roles in a multitude of youth |
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sports and civic organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted family man and an exemplary public |
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servant, John Fostel touched the lives of countless people, and his |
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integrity, compassion, and dedication will forever inspire all who |
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had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of District Judge John |
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Henry Fostel and extend sincere sympathy to his relatives, friends, |
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and colleagues; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Henry |
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Fostel. |