SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39
In Memory
of
Britton E. Plunk
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Hardin County in mourning the loss of the Honorable
Britton E. Plunk, who died May 17, 2011, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Silsbee, Britt Plunk
graduated from Silsbee High School and from Lamar University; he
earned his doctor of jurisprudence degree from South Texas
College of Law, and he worked in the private practice of law until
1977, when he joined the district attorney's office in Hardin
County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Plunk married his high school sweetheart, Jan
Ford, in 1977, and in 1983, he was elected Hardin County
attorney; the state created the 356th Judicial District Court in
1984; Mr. Plunk was the first person to be elected judge of the
district, and he continuously served in that capacity until his
death; and
WHEREAS, Judge Plunk was dedicated to his work in public
office and to the people of Hardin County; he heard more than
20,000 cases, ranging from civil to criminal; throughout his
tenure, he upheld the highest standards of his profession; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Judge Plunk was respected
in the community for his many accomplishments; he was an avid
outdoorsman and enjoyed bird and deer hunting on his South Texas
ranch; and
WHEREAS, Judge Plunk was devoted to his family and friends,
and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by
those who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Judge Britton E. Plunk;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Judge Britt Plunk.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 16, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate