81R34382 JGH-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2262
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mickey R. Pennington, judge of the
38th State District Court, retired on December 31, 2008, after 25
years of exemplary service in behalf of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, A native of Eldorado, Mickey Pennington graduated
from The University of Texas at Austin and earned his law degree at
St. Mary's University in San Antonio; he began his legal career in
1977 with the law firm of Kessler, Kessler, Vaughn and Pennington in
Uvalde; and
WHEREAS, Six years later, this esteemed Texan was appointed
judge of the 38th State Judicial District by Governor Mark White,
and he served with distinction in that position through 2008; and
WHEREAS, Judge Pennington has been active in a number of
professional organizations, serving as president of the Uvalde
County Bar Association, as a board member of the Center for the
Texas Judiciary, as a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and
as a fellow of the State College of the Judiciary; he is also a
graduate of the Advanced Judicial College, a member of the Supreme
Court Task Force for Foster Care, and a member of the Border
District Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his community as well, he has shared his
time to benefit the Uvalde County Child Welfare Board and has served
as chair of the First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, This devoted family man and his wife, Barbara, are
the proud parents of two children, Sarah, a graduate of Texas
A&M--Corpus Christi, and Rebecca, a graduate of The University of
Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Judge Pennington's tenure as a jurist has been
characterized by diligence, integrity, and a passion for the law,
and it is indeed fitting to join with the residents of Uvalde,
Medina, and Real Counties to honor this highly respected member of
the judiciary for his outstanding public service; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Mickey R. Pennington
on his retirement as judge of the 38th State District Court, commend
him on his exceptional career, and extend to him sincere best wishes
for an enjoyable retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Pennington as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.