84R4702 BPG-D
By: Harless H.R. No. 104
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Judge J. Kent Adams of Houston on
October 18, 2014, at the age of 74, brought a great loss to all those
who were privileged to know this esteemed public servant; and
WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Texan, Kent Adams was born to
Laoma Elizabeth Rice Adams and Captain James Byron "J. B." Adams in
Houston on October 23, 1939; he completed his bachelor's degree at
the University of Houston and went on to serve his country in the
United States Army; after beginning his career in the insurance
industry, he graduated from the South Texas College of Law and was
an attorney in private practice before his appointment as the
justice of the peace for Precinct 4, Place 1, in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Judge Adams demonstrated exceptional skill and
vision in presiding over one of the area's busiest justice of the
peace courts, and he was tireless in his efforts to help troubled
young people; both tough and compassionate, he recognized the need
to involve parents in guiding their children along the right path,
and he was associated with a number of successful initiatives,
including an Adults Relating to Kids program that reduced
recidivism; he also worked with the Boy Scouts of America to develop
a court-collaborative deferred adjudication program for first-time
offenders, and a number of participants went on to become Eagle
Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Judge Adams was the
founding president of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce,
and as chairman emeritus, he continued to share his knowledge and
expertise with the chamber and its board; he was active in the
Republican Party in North Harris County, and he was a Boy Scout
leader and a founder and supporter of the Pearl Fincher Museum of
Fine Arts and the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and
Community Enrichment; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan was named Citizen of the Year by
the chamber of commerce; his numerous accolades further included
the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club and the
District Award of Merit from the Boy Scouts; devoted to his wife,
Pauline Adams, and to his children, he enjoyed nothing more than
spending time with his large extended family; and
WHEREAS, Kent Adams made a lasting, positive difference in
countless lives through his unyielding commitment to public
service, and his contributions will be remembered with admiration
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable J.
Kent Adams and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the
Honorable J. Kent Adams.