Bill Text: TX HR130 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 130 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating the Honorable Judge Terri Tipton Holder on her retirement as judge of the 149th District Court.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR130 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR130-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 130



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Terri Tipton Holder is retiring as
	judge of the 149th District Court on December 31, 2022, drawing to a
	close 12 years of exemplary service to the people of Brazoria
	County; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Holder was first elected in 2010, and she was
	reelected, unopposed, in 2014 and 2018; formerly a licensed peace
	officer and a Brazoria County assistant district attorney, she is
	the first woman elected as district court judge in Brazoria County;
	and
	WHEREAS, A 1977 graduate of Sam Houston State University,
	Terri Holder earned her law degree at the South Texas College of Law
	in 1982; for 28 years, she practiced law in civil and criminal
	cases, including more than 100 jury trials as first chair attorney,
	and she appeared before appellate courts at all levels; she served
	with the Walker County special prosecution unit, and she is a former
	president of the Brazoria County Bar Association; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Holder has also found time to contribute to
	her community; she implemented and directed the county's For Kids'
	Sake program, and she has served on the boards of the Brazoria
	County Association for Citizens with Handicaps, Angleton Area
	Emergency Medical Corps, the Brazoria County Fair Association, and
	the chief's advisory committee of the Freeport Police Department;
	and
	WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, she benefits from the love and
	support of her husband, the Honorable Marc Holder, and she takes
	great pride in their three children, Stephani, Randi, and Cody, and
	their 10 grandchildren; she has been an active member of Second
	Baptist Church since 1982; and
	WHEREAS, Terri Holder's dedication, integrity, and
	commitment to justice have greatly benefited the citizens of
	Brazoria County and earned her the respect and admiration of her
	peers, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her record of
	service as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Terri Tipton
	Holder on her retirement from the 149th District Court and extend to
	her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Judge Holder as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Vasut

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 130 was adopted by the House on
	September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House