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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Mitchell Davenport retired as Jack |
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County judge on December 31, 2018, concluding a distinguished |
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tenure that spanned 28 years; and |
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WHEREAS, The longest-serving judge in the county's history, |
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Judge Davenport won his first election by a mere 25 votes; he went |
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on to increase that margin considerably against a variety of |
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opponents, becoming a prominent figure in local politics; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Davenport dedicated himself to keeping up with |
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rapidly changing case law, and he regarded the acquisition of new |
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information as a daily responsibility; in his efforts to meet the |
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needs of his constituents, he listened carefully to input from |
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prosecutors, county commissioners, and citizens alike, and in so |
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doing, he fostered a collegial, collaborative process that promoted |
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positive outcomes and broader consensus; moreover, he served as a |
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staunch advocate for the library, the senior center, and other |
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public facilities; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law, |
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Judge Davenport was admitted to practice in 1974; he is the scion of |
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a family with deep roots in the Lone Star State and a long tradition |
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of public service; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of nearly three decades, Mitchell |
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Davenport greatly benefited his fellow citizens through his |
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thoughtful leadership and his unwavering commitment to excellence, |
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and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Mitchell Davenport |
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on his retirement as Jack County judge and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Davenport as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Springer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1113 was adopted by the House on April |
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12, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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