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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Eleventh Court of Appeals on the occasion of the |
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court's centennial; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1925, the Texas Legislature established the |
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Eleventh Supreme Judicial District and its corresponding court |
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of civil appeals through Senate Bill 189 authored by Senator Carl |
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C. Hardin; the court began its work on May 1, 1925, and served an |
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initial jurisdiction of 19 counties; and |
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WHEREAS, Governor Miriam Ferguson appointed William |
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Pannill as the district's first chief justice with John Littler |
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and T.B. Ridgell as associate justices, which initiated a |
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tradition of judicial excellence in the region that has endured |
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for a century and continues today under the guidance of Chief |
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Justice John M. Bailey, Justice W. Stacy Trotter, and Justice |
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Bruce Williams; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas courts of civil appeals were granted |
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appellate criminal jurisdiction and recognized as courts of |
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appeals in 1981; the Eleventh Court of Appeals now serves 28 |
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counties, and the Eastland County Courthouse is proud to serve as |
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the location of the court; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Eleventh Court of |
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Appeals has played a vital role in upholding the rule of law in |
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Texas and has exemplified the highest ideals of fairness, |
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diligence, and service to its district, and its contributions to |
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the state's judicial system are indeed worthy of recognition; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the distinguished justices and staff |
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who have served on the Eleventh Court of Appeals during its 100 |
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years of existence and honor the court's dedication to the |
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administration of jurisprudence in the State of Texas; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 24, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |