Bill Text: TX HR184 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 184 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Judge Ruben G. Reyes of Lubbock.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR184 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR184-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 184



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Lubbock are mourning the loss of
	admired District Court Judge Ruben G. Reyes, who passed away on
	December 12, 2020, at the age of 56; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Bennie and Alice Reyes, Ruben Reyes was
	born in Dimmitt on March 21, 1964; he became the first in his family
	to earn a diploma, graduating as valedictorian of Dunbar High
	School in 1983; after completing his bachelor's degree at Yale
	University and his law degree at Baylor University, he settled in
	Lubbock to practice family and civil law; and
	WHEREAS, A founding partner of Hurley, Reyes, and Guinn,
	Mr. Reyes was appointed judge of the 72nd District Court in 2006; as
	presiding judge of the county's drug court, he helped hundreds of
	people overcome the challenges of addiction and realize their
	potential; his advocacy had enormous impact across Texas and
	beyond, and he shared his expertise as chair of the National
	Association of Drug Court Professionals, as vice chair of the State
	Commission on Judicial Conduct, and as a member of the Specialty
	Courts Advisory Council; moreover, he was a mentor to numerous
	members of the legal profession; in 2018, he was inducted into the
	Stanley Goldstein Treatment Court Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Reyes married the love of his life, the former
	Melanie Raff, on April 27, 1991; he took great pride in their two
	children, Ross and Hannah, and he eventually knew the joy of
	becoming "Rubes" to a treasured grandson, Denton; devoted to his
	community, he served on the boards of such organizations as New
	Legacy Home for Women and the Lubbock Dream Center, and he was an
	elder of Church on the Rock; he enjoyed travel, the outdoors,
	reading, and spending time with his family and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, Although the untimely death of Ruben Reyes has
	brought profound sorrow to all who were privileged to know him, his
	wisdom, fairness, and compassion will remain a lasting source of
	inspiration; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable Ruben
	G. Reyes and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ruben G.
	Reyes.

	Burrows

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 184 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House