81R25810 MG-D
By: Maldonado H.R. No. 1736
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Judy Schier Hobbs was named Judge of
the Year in 2009 by the Central Texas Justices of the Peace and
Constables Association; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Williamson County, this
dedicated public servant has been a judge since May 1982, and she is
in her seventh term as the justice of the peace for Precinct 4; over
the course of her tenure, Judge Hobbs has worked diligently to
ensure that her office remains equipped with the latest technology
in order to meet the needs of the growing community, and she has
also helped educate the public as a speaker at various events and
before schools and civic groups; and
WHEREAS, The president of the Texas Justice Court Judges
Association, Judge Hobbs has been affiliated with several
professional organizations, including both the Texas State Child
Fatality Review Team Committee and the Williamson County Child
Fatality Review Team; she was also on the board of the Williamson
County Crisis Center and is a past chair of the Williamson County
Child Welfare Board; in addition, she has held a number of
leadership positions within the Central Texas Justices of the Peace
and Constables Association, serving as its president and chaplain,
and as the chair of its Legislative Committee; and
WHEREAS, Judge Hobbs has further dedicated her time to such
community groups as the Taylor, Round Rock, and Hutto Chambers of
Commerce, the East Williamson County Interagency Support Council,
and the Order of the Eastern Star; she has also been active in her
church, where she created a program that provides assistance to
families in need during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Recognized many times for her notable achievements
and contributions, Judge Hobbs was named an Outstanding Community
Leader by the Taylor Jaycees, and she also previously received the
Judge of the Year accolade from the Justices of Peace and Constables
Association of Texas; moreover, in 2000, she was given the
Honorable Ted Poe Good Judge Award by the Texas Gang Investigators
Association; and
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Judge Hobbs has embodied
the highest standards of her profession, and with an unwavering
commitment to her fellow residents, she has rendered immeasurable
service to her community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Judge Judy Schier Hobbs on being
named Judge of the Year by the Central Texas Justices of the Peace
and Constables Association 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 Hobbs as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.