SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Judge J. Manuel Bañales, on his retirement after many
years of outstanding service to the state; and
WHEREAS, Appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2007 to serve
as presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region,
Judge Bañales has served as district judge of the 105th Judicial
District Court since 1987; and
WHEREAS, Judge Bañales is known for his fairness and
impartiality, his thorough knowledge of the law, and his passion
for serving the public good; he draws on more than two decades of
judicial experience to effectively manage a substantial caseload
and ensure prompt trials, and he has presided over numerous
high-profile cases; and
WHEREAS, Active in professional and community affairs,
Judge Bañales is a founding member of the Chicano Bar Association
of South Texas and the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas;
he has also held positions of leadership with South Texas
Substance Abuse Recovery Services, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Our state has benefited immeasurably from the
dedicated service of Judge Bañales; he is admired and respected
by his colleagues, and his presence as presiding judge of the
Fifth Administrative Judicial Region and as district judge of the
105th Judicial District Court will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Judge J. Manuel Bañales on his
commitment 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.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 6, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate