Bill Text: TX SCR8 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing James R. Cowart on the occasion of his retirement.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-21 - Signed by the Governor [SCR8 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SCR8-Enrolled.html
| S.C.R. No. 8 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Honorable James R. Cowart retired as justice of | ||
| the peace for Smith County Precinct 5 on December 31, 2018, | ||
| concluding a noteworthy tenure that spanned 27 years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, First elected in 1991, Judge Cowart demonstrated | ||
| exceptional dedication to his responsibilities, and he skillfully | ||
| guided the court as it grew to meet the needs of the community; it | ||
| once shared a small building with the precinct constable's office | ||
| and today occupies a 6,000-square-foot complex with a staff of five | ||
| clerks; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Judge Cowart has completed more than 600 hours of | ||
| continued education in a wide range of subjects related to the | ||
| justice court, including civil, traffic, criminal, and juvenile | ||
| law; he is a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constables | ||
| Association of Texas and of the Texas Justice Court Judges | ||
| Association, which named him 2014 Judge of the Year; in addition, he | ||
| is a lifetime member and former president of the East Texas Justice | ||
| of the Peace and Constables Association; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Judge Cowart sits | ||
| on the board of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce, and he | ||
| previously served as its president; he is also a member of the | ||
| Mt. Sylvan and Lindale Masonic Lodges and a deacon at Central | ||
| Baptist Church; a former president of the Lindale Athletic Booster | ||
| Club, he remains an avid Lindale Eagles fan; he is supported in all | ||
| his endeavors by the love and encouragement of his wife, Brenda Boaz | ||
| Cowart, and he is the proud father of two sons, Justin and Jody, and | ||
| grandfather of Ryan, Dryver, and Fielder; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Judge Cowart has greatly benefited his fellow | ||
| citizens through his leadership, professionalism, and commitment | ||
| to excellence, and he may indeed reflect with satisfaction on a | ||
| career well spent; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby honor James R. Cowart for his outstanding service as justice | ||
| of the peace for Smith County Precinct 5 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 Cowart as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas Senate and House of Representatives. | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the Senate | ||
| on February 19, 2019. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House | ||
| on March 6, 2019. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| Approved: | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
