SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 274

WHEREAS, The Honorable M. Rex Emerson retired from the 198th Judicial District Court in Kerr and Bandera Counties on December 31, 2022, after 13 years on the bench; and

WHEREAS, Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, Judge Emerson has worked as an attorney in Kerr County for more than two decades; he previously served as the Kerr County attorney, a position he held for five years, and he spent two years as the county's administrative judge; and

WHEREAS, As a member of the Kerr County Juvenile Board, Judge Emerson has made vital contributions to the fair and proper administration of juvenile justice; moreover, he is a volunteer judge for the Kerr County Specialty Court, which he initiated in 2019; and

WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the law, Judge Emerson has greatly benefited the citizens of Kerr 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Honorable M. Rex Emerson on his retirement from the 198th Judicial District Court and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Judge Emerson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Flores

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 7, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate