88R19068 AMB-D
 
  By: Clardy H.R. No. 655
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Terry Bailey retired as judge of the
  Panola County Court at Law in 2022, drawing to a close an exemplary
  tenure in office that spanned more than two decades; and
         WHEREAS, Terry Bailey was first elected judge of the Panola
  County Court at Law in 1999, and in the decades since, he has
  distinguished himself through his outstanding service to the
  county's residents and through his astute leadership of county
  government operations; over the course of his tenure, he has
  presided over countless cases involving probate, eminent domain,
  juveniles, and misdemeanors, as well as both civil and criminal law
  matters that fall under concurrent jurisdiction with the district
  court; and
         WHEREAS, Prior to taking office, Judge Bailey worked as an
  attorney in private practice for 24 years; a member of the State Bar
  of Texas, he earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law
  in 1974, and he has been admitted to practice before the U.S.
  Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eleventh
  Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Texas Eastern District Court; and
         WHEREAS, Although Judge Bailey plans to stay active in the
  legal field, retirement will afford him more time to spend with his
  family; and
         WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to the law, Judge Terry Bailey has greatly benefited the
  citizens of Panola County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
  his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
  his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Judge Terry Bailey on his
  retirement from the Panola County Court at Law 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 Bailey as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.