By: Kolkhorst S.C.R. No. 43
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Honorable Judge Ginger Fagan, a treasured citizen and
a pioneer for women in Texas politics; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, Ginger Fagan was born on July 4,
1936, near the rural community of Bonnie View in Refugio County; she
attended Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca, and she graduated from
The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in education; after
college, she taught second grade in the Refugio community for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Ginger Fagan was elected county judge of Refugio
County in 1979; she was among the first female county judges in
Texas, and she was the first female county judge to be elected in
South Texas; and
WHEREAS, This trailblazing public servant entered office
determined to expedite the widening of Highway 77, a project that
the Texas Highway Department had not prioritized despite numerous
accident-related deaths along the two-lane stretch of highway
between Victoria and Sinton; in the process of accomplishing her
goal, she became the first female county judge to testify in front
of the Texas Highway Department, and her ultimate success has saved
the lives of countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, Ginger Fagan is a distinguished community leader and
a principled fiscal conservative who represented the highest ideals
of public service throughout her 11-year tenure on the bench; she
has been an inspirational force that has motivated numerous women
to navigate and overcome the unique challenges of Texas politics,
and her proud legacy in the state will never be forgotten; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas,
hereby commend the Honorable Judge Ginger Fagan for her pioneering
leadership as county judge and for her many contributions to the
Lone Star State and extend to her sincere best wishes in all her
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for her
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.