84R13129 RMA-D By: Guillen H.R. No. 1207 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Honorable Diana Bautista of Pleasanton retired as county judge of Atascosa County on December 31, 2014, after more than a decade of exemplary service to her fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, Elected county judge in 2002, Diana Bautista ably managed the county budget, presided over both the county and juvenile courts, and oversaw the renovation of the Atascosa County courthouse; and WHEREAS, Judge Bautista has long worked for the betterment of her community; over the course of her career in public service, she served as a county clerk, as a secretary for the jail administrator, and as an Atascosa County sheriff's deputy, and she also earned the distinction of becoming the first female officer of the Pleasanton Police Department; moreover, she has given generously of her time and talents as a member of the Atascosa County Historical Commission and many other boards and committees; and WHEREAS, A committed advocate for her community, Diana Bautista may reflect with pride on all that she has accomplished in its behalf, and her contributions will continue to benefit area Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Diana Bautista for her exceptional service as county judge of Atascosa County and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Judge Bautista as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.