H.R. No. 45
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable John A. Pope III, former state
district judge, has contributed to his profession and his community
throughout his distinguished legal career; and
WHEREAS, A native of Rio Grande City, Judge Pope earned his
bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and went on to graduate
from St. Mary's University School of Law; respected in his field, he
has served as regional vice president of the American Law Students
Association and been a valued member of the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct Committee and Delta Theta Phi; and
WHEREAS, Judge Pope became state district judge of the 381st
Judicial District in 1995, and throughout the following decade his
knowledge and commitment to justice earned him the lasting respect
of all who were privileged to work with him; since retiring from the
bench in 2006, he has enjoyed a notable tenure with the law firm of
Atlas & Hall in McAllen; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed jurist has further helped to enrich
the lives of his fellow citizens as a charter member of his local
Rotary Club, and his efforts in behalf of the group have been
recognized with the Paul Smith Award; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Judge Pope has been
supported by a loving family that includes his wife, Ana Maria, and
his children, Mayela and John; and
WHEREAS, John Pope has served the State of Texas with great
skill and dedication, and his myriad good works have made a lasting,
positive difference in his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable John
A. Pope III for his exceptional contributions to the legal
profession and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Pope as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 45 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House