SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 360
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Judge Caprice Cosper for her many outstanding
contributions to the administration of justice in our state; and
WHEREAS, Currently serving as director of the Office of
Criminal Justice Coordination for Harris County, Judge Cosper
has played a vital role in developing more innovative, effective,
and economical ways to advance rehabilitative justice; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cosper has been a leader in the development
of Harris County's groundbreaking, progressive drug court
program, Success Through Addiction Recovery; this outstanding
initiative has been nationally recognized as a success and has
served as a model for similar drug courts; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of a notable career on the bench,
Judge Cosper presided over more than 25,000 felony cases and
nearly 500 jury trials; she was named Judge of the Year in 2004 by
the Criminal Section of the State Bar of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the principle of equal justice under
the law, Judge Cosper has served the people of Harris County with
distinction, and she is truly deserving of recognition for her
ongoing efforts to improve the Texas criminal justice system;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Judge Caprice Cosper on her many
contributions to the legal community and extend to her best
wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate