84R15368 CJM-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1710
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robin Smith is retiring as presiding
judge of the Midland Municipal Court on April 15, 2015, after more
than three decades of dedicated public service; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Texas Tech University School of
Law, Robin Smith began his legal career in 1982, when he became an
assistant city attorney in Midland; he established his own practice
the following year but rejoined the Midland Municipal Court as the
presiding judge in November 1984; and
WHEREAS, During his 31 years on the bench, Judge Smith has
played a key role in a number of important initiatives, including
the construction of a new court building and the establishment of
Teen Court, an alternative sentencing tool for young offenders;
under his guidance, the Midland Municipal Court has become a
statewide model for city courts in its operation as well as in its
use of video surveillance and other technological innovations; and
WHEREAS, Judge Smith has contributed to his professional
community as chair of the State Bar of Texas Municipal Judges
Section, as president of the Texas Municipal Courts Association,
and as chair of the American Bar Association National Conference of
Specialized Court Judges; he is also a fellow of the Texas Bar and
has taught at National Judicial College for 15 years; furthermore,
he has held leadership positions with the Texas Education Agency
Driving Safety School Commission and on the Impaired Driving
Assessment Team in five states; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Judge Smith has received numerous
honors, including a Judge of the Year award from the Texas Municipal
Courts Association, an Outstanding Jurist Award from the State Bar
of Texas Municipal Judges Section, and an Education Award from the
American Bar Association National Conference of Specialized Court
Judges; and
WHEREAS, Judge Robin Smith has upheld the highest standards
of his profession throughout his tenure, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his outstanding record of achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Judge Robin Smith on his retirement
from the Midland Municipal Court and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Smith as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.