85R34371 JCD-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 2642
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Attorney Joe K. Longley of Austin has been elected
as the 2018-2019 president of the State Bar of Texas; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law,
Mr. Longley was a partner at Longley & Maxwell for 25 years before
establishing his solo practice in Austin; during his notable
career, he has advocated for legislation to benefit both the legal
profession and its clients, including laws to prevent deceptive
trade practices and to promote fair debt collection; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Longley has served the State Bar of Texas as a
member of the board of directors and the District 9 Grievance
Committee, and he is a former chair of the Consumer Law Section; his
many achievements have been recognized by the entity's Insurance
Law Section, which honored him with the Insurance Legend Award in
2011; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Longley enjoys the love
and support of his family, including his wife, Maggie, his three
children, and his five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Joe Longley has demonstrated an exceptional
commitment to furthering the mission of the State Bar of Texas, and
the vision and breadth of experience he brings to his new role as
president are sure to benefit the organization; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe K. Longley on his election as
president of the State Bar of Texas and extend to him sincere best
wishes for a successful and productive term; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Longley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.