Bill Text: TX HR129 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Congratulating the Honorable Judge K. Randall Hufstetler on his retirement from the 300th Judicial District Court.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR129 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR129-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 129
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Judge K. Randall Hufstetler is retiring from the
  300th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County in December 2022,
  drawing to a close nearly a quarter century of distinguished
  service on the bench; and
         WHEREAS, Randall Hufstetler earned his bachelor's degree
  from Austin College and his law degree from St. Mary's University,
  and he began his legal career in 1986 as an associate in the firm of
  Hill, Ellis and Walker in Sherman; he went on to set up his own
  practice in Pearland in 1993; and
         WHEREAS, In 1995, Judge Hufstetler entered public service
  when he became an assistant district attorney for Brazoria County,
  and since 1999, he has been district judge for the county's 300th
  Judicial District Court, presiding over a dual docket of family
  court cases and felony criminal cases; between 2002 and 2014, he
  also served several terms as presiding judge of Brazoria County;
  following his retirement from the court, he plans to return to
  private practice; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to his responsibilities on the bench,
  Judge Hufstetler has taught at Alvin Community College and the
  University of Houston-Clear Lake, and he has been on the faculty of
  the National Family Law Trial Institute of Houston since 2013; he is
  currently a member of the Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial
  Commission for Children, Youth, and Families, where he serves on
  the Task Force on Court-Appointed Legal Representation and as chair
  of the Legal Practice and Process Committee; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Hufstetler has also found time to serve as
  vice president of the Brazoria County Bar Association, as a judge on
  the Teen Court of Brazoria County, and as a member of the county's
  Community Supervision and Corrections Department board, Juvenile
  Probation Department board, and Bail Bond Board; a sought-after
  speaker, he has been recognized as the Judge of the Year by the
  Brazoria County Women's Bar Association and as the Professional of
  the Year by Brazoria County Youth & Family Counseling Services, and
  he has been inducted into the National Youth Court Center Volunteer
  Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Hufstetler enjoys the
  love and support of his wife of nearly 40 years, Danette Hufstetler,
  his children, Maegan and Kristopher, and his grandchildren, Chip,
  Hartley, and Kaden; and
         WHEREAS, Randall Hufstetler's dedication, expertise, and
  commitment to justice have greatly benefited the citizens of
  Brazoria County and earned him the respect and admiration of his
  peers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his successful tenure
  on the court as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Honorable
  K. Randall Hufstetler on his retirement from the 300th Judicial
  District Court of Brazoria County 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 Judge Hufstetler as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
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  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 129 was adopted by the House on
  September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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