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

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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

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

Download: Texas-2021-HR184-Enrolled.html

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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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House