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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Honorable James R. Cowart retired as justice of |
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the peace for Smith County Precinct 5 on December 31, 2018, |
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concluding a noteworthy tenure that spanned 27 years; and |
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WHEREAS, First elected in 1991, Judge Cowart demonstrated |
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exceptional dedication to his responsibilities, and he skillfully |
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guided the court as it grew to meet the needs of the community; it |
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once shared a small building with the precinct constable's office |
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and today occupies a 6,000-square-foot complex with a staff of five |
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clerks; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Cowart has completed more than 600 hours of |
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continued education in a wide range of subjects related to the |
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justice court, including civil, traffic, criminal, and juvenile |
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law; he is a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constables |
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Association of Texas and of the Texas Justice Court Judges |
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Association, which named him 2014 Judge of the Year; in addition, he |
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is a lifetime member and former president of the East Texas Justice |
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of the Peace and Constables Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Judge Cowart sits |
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on the board of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce, and he |
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previously served as its president; he is also a member of the |
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Mt. Sylvan and Lindale Masonic Lodges and a deacon at Central |
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Baptist Church; a former president of the Lindale Athletic Booster |
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Club, he remains an avid Lindale Eagles fan; he is supported in all |
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his endeavors by the love and encouragement of his wife, Brenda Boaz |
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Cowart, and he is the proud father of two sons, Justin and Jody, and |
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grandfather of Ryan, Dryver, and Fielder; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Cowart has greatly benefited his fellow |
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citizens through his leadership, professionalism, and commitment |
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to excellence, and he may indeed reflect with satisfaction on a |
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career well spent; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor James R. Cowart for his outstanding service as justice |
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of the peace for Smith County Precinct 5 and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Cowart as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas Senate and House of Representatives. |