Bill Text: TX HR1113 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Jack County Judge Mitchell Davenport on his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-18 - Reported enrolled [HR1113 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR1113-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1113 |
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Mitchell Davenport retired as Jack | ||
County judge on December 31, 2018, concluding a distinguished | ||
tenure that spanned 28 years; and | ||
WHEREAS, The longest-serving judge in the county's history, | ||
Judge Davenport won his first election by a mere 25 votes; he went | ||
on to increase that margin considerably against a variety of | ||
opponents, becoming a prominent figure in local politics; and | ||
WHEREAS, Judge Davenport dedicated himself to keeping up with | ||
rapidly changing case law, and he regarded the acquisition of new | ||
information as a daily responsibility; in his efforts to meet the | ||
needs of his constituents, he listened carefully to input from | ||
prosecutors, county commissioners, and citizens alike, and in so | ||
doing, he fostered a collegial, collaborative process that promoted | ||
positive outcomes and broader consensus; moreover, he served as a | ||
staunch advocate for the library, the senior center, and other | ||
public facilities; and | ||
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law, | ||
Judge Davenport was admitted to practice in 1974; he is the scion of | ||
a family with deep roots in the Lone Star State and a long tradition | ||
of public service; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the course of nearly three decades, Mitchell | ||
Davenport greatly benefited his fellow citizens through his | ||
thoughtful leadership and his unwavering commitment to excellence, | ||
and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Mitchell Davenport | ||
on his retirement as Jack County judge and extend to him sincere | ||
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Judge Davenport as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Springer | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1113 was adopted by the House on April | ||
12, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||