H.R. No. 121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Don Marshall Chrestman of Weatherford
retired as judge of the 43rd District Court on December 31, 2010,
and the conclusion of his noteworthy tenure provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize him for his myriad achievements; and
WHEREAS, In his role with the state district court, Judge
Chrestman demonstrated the wisdom and fairness that are the
hallmarks of an outstanding jurist, and through his able
leadership, he made a lasting impact on the well-being of the
citizens of Parker County; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the bench in 2000, Judge Chrestman
brought a long record of public and community service to his new
post; from 1981 to 1987, he served three terms on the Weatherford
City Council, which chose him as mayor pro tem; over the years, he
also served as chair of the Parker County Purchasing Board, as a
member of the Parker County Juvenile Board, and as a member of the
boards of the Weatherford Municipal Utility System, Weatherford
Chamber of Commerce, Weatherford Industrial Development
Foundation, and Weatherford College Development Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Don Chrestman earned his bachelor's degree from
Baylor University in 1965 and his law degree, also from Baylor, in
1970; he began his career in private practice in South Texas, and he
worked as counsel to a number of corporations before becoming a
partner in the firm of Vick, Chrestman & Carney; he is a former
member of the board of directors of the Baylor Bear Foundation and a
Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Don Chrestman enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Melinda; valued congregants of
Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, they are the proud parents of Dean
Chrestman and his wife, Sarah, Shelley Bracken and her husband,
Doug, and Laura Chrestman, and the devoted grandparents of Claire
and Andrew Chrestman and Margaret and Matthew Bracken; and
WHEREAS, Judge Chrestman's professionalism and commitment to
excellence have greatly benefited his fellow Texans, and it is
appropriate to take this opportunity to honor him and wish him well
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Don Marshall
Chrestman on his retirement as judge of the 43rd District Court and
extend to him deep appreciation for his exemplary public service;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Chrestman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on March
22, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House