SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83

WHEREAS, Justice Greg Neeley is retiring from the Twelfth Court of Appeals on October 31, 2025, concluding a remarkable tenure on the court that has spanned a decade; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, Justice Neeley was appointed as the 17th justice to serve the Twelfth Court of Appeals; before taking the bench, he worked in the Gregg County District Attorney's Office, where he was named chief felony prosecutor, and he had a 30-year career in private practice in the Longview area; and

WHEREAS, A native of Victoria, Justice Neeley earned his bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his juris doctor degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law; active in his professional community, he has served in leadership roles with the State Bar of Texas, and he has held membership in such organizations as the American Bar Association and the Texas Association of Defense Counsel; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Justice Neeley benefits from the love and support of his wife, Elizabeth Neeley; and

WHEREAS, Greg Neeley's dedication, integrity, and commitment to the law have greatly benefited the work of the Twelfth Court of Appeals, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Greg Neeley on his retirement from the Twelfth Court of Appeals 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 Justice Neeley as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate