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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, During the 87th Texas Legislature, Judge Rick Hill |
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has served as a champion for his profession through his work as |
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president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association |
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of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1945, the JPCA has represented the interests |
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of the justices of the peace and constables of the Lone Star State, |
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protecting the heritage and authority of these essential offices; |
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as president during the current legislative session, Judge Hill has |
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advocated for legislation that is beneficial to the profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Hill was elected as justice of the peace for |
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Brazos County Precinct 3 in 2014 and elected to a second term in |
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2018; in addition, he has served as a faculty member for the Texas |
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Justice Court Training Center for three years; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Judge Hill earned |
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his bachelor's and master's degrees at Texas A&M University, and |
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from 1989 until his retirement in 2011, he was an educator with the |
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College Station Independent School District; at A&M Consolidated |
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High School, he taught chemistry and physical science before |
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becoming assistant principal, and he went on to serve for nine years |
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as principal at Cypress Grove Intermediate School; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Hill is widely recognized as the "Voice of |
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Aggieland," having been the announcer for Aggie baseball at Olsen |
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Field for 29 years and at various College Station ISD sporting |
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events for 30 years; he has also read the names of graduates at |
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commencement ceremonies for TAMU and area high schools; in all his |
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endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Donna; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Hill's dedication, expertise, and commitment |
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to excellence have greatly benefited the mission of the JPCA and |
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earned him the respect and admiration of the association's |
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membership, and he may indeed take great pride in his outstanding |
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work in their behalf during the legislative session; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Judge Rick Hill for his work as |
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president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association |
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of Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Hill as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Kacal |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2087 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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