SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 676
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Honorable Billy Mills for his 35 years of
exceptional service as presiding judge of County Criminal Court
Number 3 in Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Dedman School of Law at
Southern Methodist University, Judge Mills began his legal
career as an assistant district attorney for Tarrant County;
following a time in private practice, he returned to the
district attorney's office before assuming the bench of County
Criminal Court Number 3 in 1976; and
WHEREAS, With 35 years on the bench, he is the
longest-serving judge in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Judge Mills has through
the years handled his many responsibilities with integrity,
professionalism, and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mills has been recognized for his
excellence on the bench, receiving the 2005 Silver Gavel Award
from the Tarrant County Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional jurist and legal mind, Judge Mills
is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his long tenure
on the bench is a reflection of his fairness and impartiality,
his determination, and his thorough knowledge of law; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Judge Billy Mills on his dedication
to equal justice under the law and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate