Bill Text: TX HCR105 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Judge Noe Gonzalez of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County for his professional achievements and civic contributions.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-10 - Signed by the Governor [HCR105 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HCR105-Enrolled.html
H.C.R. No. 105 |
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Noe Gonzalez has rendered outstanding | ||
service as judge of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County, and | ||
he has further benefited his fellow citizens through his longtime | ||
engagement in the civic life of the community; and | ||
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University and the | ||
University of Houston Law Center, Judge Gonzalez was admitted to | ||
the bar in 1986; just eight years later, he won election to the | ||
bench in the 370th District Court, becoming one of the youngest | ||
individuals in the county's history to hold that position; he has | ||
since been reelected to four subsequent terms, and he has been | ||
selected by fellow members of the Hidalgo County Board of Judges to | ||
serve as local presiding administrative judge, charged with | ||
overseeing the administration of district courts in the county; and | ||
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has worked diligently to make the | ||
judicial system more efficient and responsive, securing state and | ||
federal grants to improve operations and facilitating the creation | ||
of two auxiliary courts, two additional district courts, an | ||
additional county court-at-law, a child protection court, and a | ||
juvenile justice court; with the assistance of the board, he has | ||
made the disposition and reporting of criminal cases more accurate | ||
and expeditious through the Differentiated Case Management | ||
Project; Judge Gonzalez has also provided oversight of the county | ||
Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Hidalgo County | ||
Boot Camp, Hidalgo County Restitution Center, Juvenile Justice | ||
Court, and Criminal Auxiliary Courts; and | ||
WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his leadership in professional | ||
organizations, Judge Gonzalez currently serves as president-elect | ||
of the Hidalgo County Bar Association, and he is a member of the | ||
board of the Hidalgo County Bar Foundation; he further gives of his | ||
time and expertise to the State Bar of Texas as a speaker at | ||
Continuing Legal Education seminars and as a member of both the | ||
Committee for the Representation of Death Row Inmates and the Death | ||
Penalty Litigation Committee; his work on legislation addressing | ||
the representation of indigent defendants has earned him | ||
recognition from the judicial section of the state bar; and | ||
WHEREAS, Judge Gonzalez has demonstrated a deep commitment to | ||
the young people of his community through his involvement in such | ||
organizations as Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Valley | ||
Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships, and the | ||
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, as well as in a variety of worthy | ||
programs, including the Read Across America initiative of the | ||
National Education Association, the Mock Trial program of the | ||
Region One Education Center, and the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth | ||
Legislative Session, sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute; | ||
in addition, he is a coach and sponsor for children's soccer, | ||
T-ball, and basketball; and | ||
WHEREAS, The proud father of four sons, Lee Israel, Noe | ||
Andres, Luis Maurilio, and Tomas Jesus, Judge Gonzalez is a | ||
lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and is currently an | ||
active member of Sacred Heart Church; and | ||
WHEREAS, Noe Gonzalez has set a sterling example for others | ||
through his professional and civic endeavors, and it is indeed | ||
fitting to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
hereby honor Judge Noe Gonzalez for his professional | ||
accomplishments and contributions to his community and extend to | ||
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Judge Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives and Senate. | ||
Canales | ||
______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on | ||
April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||
I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the Senate on | ||
April 30, 2013, by a viva-voce vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Secretary of the Senate | ||
APPROVED: __________________ | ||
Date | ||
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Governor |