83R11502 KEK-D
By: Canales H.C.R. No. 105
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Noe Gonzalez has rendered outstanding
service as judge of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County, and
he has further benefited his fellow citizens through his longtime
engagement in the civic life of the community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University and the
University of Houston Law Center, Judge Gonzalez was admitted to
the bar in 1986; just eight years later, he won election to the
bench in the 370th District Court, becoming one of the youngest
individuals in the county's history to hold that position; he has
since been reelected to four subsequent terms, and he has been
selected by fellow members of the Hidalgo County Board of Judges to
serve as local presiding administrative judge, charged with
overseeing the administration of district courts in the county; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has worked diligently to make the
judicial system more efficient and responsive, securing state and
federal grants to improve operations and facilitating the creation
of two auxiliary courts, two additional district courts, an
additional county court-at-law, a child protection court, and a
juvenile justice court; with the assistance of the board, he has
made the disposition and reporting of criminal cases more accurate
and expeditious through the Differentiated Case Management
Project; Judge Gonzalez has also provided oversight of the county
Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Hidalgo County
Boot Camp, Hidalgo County Restitution Center, Juvenile Justice
Court, and Criminal Auxiliary Courts; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his leadership in professional
organizations, Judge Gonzalez currently serves as president-elect
of the Hidalgo County Bar Association, and he is a member of the
board of the Hidalgo County Bar Foundation; he further gives of his
time and expertise to the State Bar of Texas as a speaker at
Continuing Legal Education seminars and as a member of both the
Committee for the Representation of Death Row Inmates and the Death
Penalty Litigation Committee; his work on legislation addressing
the representation of indigent defendants has earned him
recognition from the judicial section of the state bar; and
WHEREAS, Judge Gonzalez has demonstrated a deep commitment to
the young people of his community through his involvement in such
organizations as Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Valley
Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships, and the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, as well as in a variety of worthy
programs, including the Read Across America initiative of the
National Education Association, the Mock Trial program of the
Region One Education Center, and the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth
Legislative Session, sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute;
in addition, he is a coach and sponsor for children's soccer,
T-ball, and basketball; and
WHEREAS, The proud father of four sons, Lee Israel, Noe
Andres, Luis Maurilio, and Tomas Jesus, Judge Gonzalez is a
lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and is currently an
active member of Sacred Heart Church; and
WHEREAS, Noe Gonzalez has set a sterling example for others
through his professional and civic endeavors, and it is indeed
fitting to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor Judge Noe Gonzalez for his professional
accomplishments and contributions to his community 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 Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.