85R21484 JGH-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 1345
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The conclusion of Phillip L. Montgomery's tenure as
president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association
of Texas on June 29, 2017, provides a fitting opportunity to
recognize his exemplary leadership of that organization; and
WHEREAS, Phil Montgomery has dedicated his career to public
service; he worked for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for
26 years, until his retirement in 2004, and from 2004 to 2006, he
held positions with the Devine Police Department and the La Salle
County Sheriff's Department; in 2007, he was elected as Precinct 4
Justice of the Peace in Medina County, and he has continued to serve
in that position with distinction; and
WHEREAS, That same year, Mr. Montgomery joined the Justices
of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas, and he served as
the association's secretary-treasurer from 2009 to 2013; his peers
named him JPCA Judge of the Year for 2012-2013; on June 30, 2016,
Mr. Montgomery took office as president of the JPCA, and in that
role, he has ably overseen the largest association of elected
officials in the Lone Star State, with more than 2,100 members; and
WHEREAS, Phil Montgomery's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the JPCA, and he
may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Phillip L. Montgomery for his service as
president of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association
of Texas 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 Mr. Montgomery as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.