H.R. No. 1845
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable John Roach retired as Collin County
district attorney on December 31, 2010, concluding a notable career
in public service that spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roach began his tenure in 2003 and served for two
terms; under his strong leadership, the district attorney's office
won a number of high-profile convictions, and in 2008, Mr. Roach was
honored by his peers when he was named the recipient of the Lone
Star Prosecutor Award from the Texas District and County Attorneys
Association; and
WHEREAS, Before winning election as district attorney, this
accomplished public servant served as judge of the 199th District
Court in Collin County for 17 years; he became the first Collin
County judge to serve on the Fifth District Court of Appeals in 1997
and continued in that role until 2001; he previously distinguished
himself for four years as a prosecutor in Dallas County and had a
solo practice for several years; and
WHEREAS, John Roach established a long and commendable record
of professional achievement, and he may take justifiable pride in
his contributions to Collin County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable John Roach on his
retirement as district attorney of Collin County 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 Mr. Roach as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Madden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1845 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House