85R28819 BPG-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 2085
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The sitting judges of Midland County are honoring
their noteworthy predecessors at the Judicial Heritage Ceremony on
May 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, From the early days of our republic, judges have
played a major role in defining and preserving the American way of
life and the values on which our nation was founded; overseen by
judges, the courts provide a means to settle civil disputes based on
the rule of law, and they render verdicts in criminal trials and
determine punishment; judges preside over a vast range of cases in
the course of their duties, and their service is essential to
ensuring access to justice for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Midland County residents benefited greatly from the
dedicated service of former judges Perry Pickett, Vann Culp, Joseph
Mims, Barbara Culver Clack, Pat Baskin, Dean Rucker, John Hyde,
Willie DuBose, James Fitz-Gerald III, and Al Walvoord; and
WHEREAS, The wisdom and integrity demonstrated by these
jurists has been a source of tremendous inspiration to the judges
currently serving in the county, including George D. Gilles, Rodney
W. Satterwhite, Elizabeth Byer Leonard, Robin Malone Darr, David W.
Lindemood, K. Kyle Peeler, and Marvin L. Moore; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of their distinguished careers on
the bench, the former Midland County judges set a high standard of
professionalism that continues to guide their successors, and it is
indeed fitting to acknowledge their outstanding contributions to
the judiciary and to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the former Midland County judges being
recognized at the 2017 Judicial Heritage Ceremony and extend to all
those participating sincere best wishes for a memorable and
enjoyable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the former judges as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.