H.R. No. 2239
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Edna Staudt retired as justice of the peace for
  Precinct 2 of Williamson County at the end of 2022, concluding a
  noteworthy tenure that spanned 28 years in that office; and
         WHEREAS, First elected in 1994, Judge Staudt demonstrated
  exceptional skill and dedication in her responsibilities, and she
  worked tirelessly to set young people on a productive path; in 1996,
  she established a youth mentoring program that has since involved
  hundreds of volunteers; she partnered with the Twin Lakes Family
  YMCA in the development of a teen court, which has allowed thousands
  of youngsters to learn about the court system and the important
  roles of attorneys, clerks, judges, and bailiffs; moreover, she
  served as a member of the Williamson County Bail Bond Board and the
  Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association,
  which named her Judge of the Year; the county also named a
  leadership award in her honor; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Staudt has given generously of her time and
  talents to myriad civic and charitable organizations, among them
  the National Day of Prayer, Safe & Drug Free School Committee, Twin
  Lakes YMCA Advisory Board, and Leadership Circle-Texas Alliance for
  Life; in addition, she has been very involved in Republican Party
  politics, serving in such capacities as precinct chair, election
  judge, senatorial district convention chair, and Republican State
  Convention delegate; she has been a volunteer and coordinator for
  campaigns at the local, state, and national level, and she is a
  cofounder of Leander Area Republican Women; named Cedar Park
  Citizen of the Year, she is the recipient of numerous accolades,
  including the Williamson County Republican Leaders Leadership
  Award, Glenn Shepard Servant Leadership Award, and Hill Country
  Community Ministries Heart of Hope Award; and
         WHEREAS, Before embarking on her long career in public
  service, Judge Staudt was a real estate mortgage broker and
  entrepreneur; she and her husband are the parents of six children,
  and their family further includes their 12 grandchildren; a member
  of the Williamson County Cowboy Church, Judge Staudt serves on the
  music ministry team; and
         WHEREAS, Edna Staudt has greatly benefited the citizens of
  Williamson County through her wide-ranging contributions, and her
  accomplishments will continue to resonate in the years to come;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Edna Staudt on her
  retirement as justice of the peace for Precinct 2 of Williamson
  County and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
  happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Staudt as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Wilson
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2239 was adopted by the House on May
  29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House