H.R. No. 1348
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable John Board retired as judge of the
  181st Judicial District in October 2020, drawing to a close two
  decades of exemplary service to the citizens of Potter and Randall
  Counties; and
         WHEREAS, First appointed to the bench in August 2000 by
  Governor George W. Bush to fill out the term of the previous judge,
  John Board was then placed on the ballot by the local Republican
  Party chairs and elected to the position in November of that year;
  and
         WHEREAS, In 2007, Judge Board helped create the
  Accountability Court to address offenders who violated probation,
  usually because of problems with drugs or alcohol; in October 2010,
  he played a vital role in the establishment of a regional drug
  court, and the success of this program has led to a reduction in
  recidivism; and
         WHEREAS, Before his appointment to the court, Judge Board
  practiced as a litigator; he earned his bachelor's degree and his
  law degree from the University of Oklahoma, and he was admitted to
  the State Bar of Texas in 1988; he has also been admitted to
  practice in Oklahoma and before the Oklahoma Western District
  Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Texas Northern
  District Court; and
         WHEREAS, A leader in his field, Judge Board is a past member
  of the board of directors of the Texas Center for the Judiciary,
  where he helped promote judicial excellence and professionalism; in
  April 2014, he was honored by the State Bar of Texas for his
  contributions to the legal profession; and
         WHEREAS, John Board's dedication, integrity, and commitment
  to the law have greatly benefited the work of the 181st Judicial
  District and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and
  he may indeed reflect with pride on his service as he embarks on the
  next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate John Board on his retirement as
  judge of the 181st Judicial District 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 Board as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Price
  Smithee
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1348 was adopted by the House on May
  26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House