Bill Text: TX HR1476 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring Mary Cunningham for her service as county judge of Llano County.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-14 - Reported enrolled [HR1476 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1476-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1476

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Cunningham ably served the people
of Llano County as county judge for four years, and her knowledge
and dedication earned her the respect of many people along the way;
and
WHEREAS, In 2014, Judge Cunningham became the first woman
elected as county judge in Llano County; she distinguished herself
through her outstanding service as presiding officer of the
commissioners court and through her astute leadership of county
government operations; moreover, she was a speaker at several
judicial conferences across the state; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cunningham previously served as the associate
judge of the 246th Judicial District Court in Harris County,
presiding over family law cases; a graduate of South Texas College
of Law, she began her career in general civil and criminal practice
in the Harris County area; after earning certification in family
law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2000, she
focused exclusively on matters in that realm; and
WHEREAS, Committed to the well-being of young people, Judge
Cunningham became a court-appointed special advocate for children
in Child Protective Services cases; she served as treasurer of the
Llano County Child Welfare Board and began representing parties as
an attorney ad litem in CPS, guardianship, and probate cases in the
33rd & 424th Judicial District; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mary Cunningham made many significant
contributions to the betterment of life in Llano County over the
course of her tenure as a public servant, and she may take
justifiable pride in her exemplary record of achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mary Cunningham for her service as county
judge of Llano County and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Cunningham as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1476 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House