H.R. No. 1172
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly a decade and a half, Carey Antwine has
dedicated her time and talents to serving the residents of El Paso
through an exemplary career in law and education; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of San Diego State University, Carey
Antwine received her bachelor's degree in political science in 1999
and went on to earn a juris doctor degree from St. Mary's University
School of Law; licensed to practice in 2003, she began her career
with the El Paso District Attorney's Office, and during her tenure
there, she was assigned to several county courts, to the intake
division, and to the family violence unit; she accepted a position
as a prosecutor in the juvenile unit of the El Paso County
Attorney's Office in 2007, and in 2012, she opened her own practice;
and
WHEREAS, In 2013, Ms. Antwine was appointed as an associate
municipal judge for the City of El Paso; that same year, she also
joined the faculty of the Libertas Academy at Americas High School,
a program for students interested in pursuing careers in law,
government, and public administration; soon named coordinator of
the program, she managed the academy until 2016, when she returned
to the county attorney's office; today, in addition to carrying out
her responsibilities with that office, she remains involved in
educational projects at Libertas, and she also teaches criminal
justice courses at The University of Texas at El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Carey Antwine's commitment to the highest standards
of both the legal and the teaching professions has greatly
benefited her fellow citizens and her many students, and she may
reflect with pride on her outstanding contributions to the El Paso
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Carey Antwine for her service to El Paso
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Antwine as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1172 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House