SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 287
WHEREAS, The Honorable Tim Boswell of Mineola retired as
judge of the 402nd State District Court in Wood County on
December 31, 2016, concluding an exemplary tenure in office that
spanned 17 years; and
WHEREAS, The court's sole jurist, Judge Boswell was
appointed by Governor George W. Bush on September 1, 1999, the date
of the court's inception; he distinguished himself through his
knowledge, dedication, and thoroughness, and he was awarded the
Certificate of Special Competence in the field of general
jurisprudence by the Texas College for Judicial Studies; he
further benefitted his profession through his service as Region
One representative for the Texas District Judges Association; and
WHEREAS, Tim Boswell was born in Mineola in 1942; after
graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, he completed
both a master's degree and a doctorate at Texas Christian
University; he went on to attend Baylor University Law School and
subsequently entered private practice in Wood County and taught
at Paul Quinn College; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Boswell has been
supported by the love and encouragement of his wife, Celia; his
retirement will allow him to spend more time with his children
and grandchildren, as well as to enhance his already considerable
culinary skills; and
WHEREAS, Tim Boswell's career as a jurist was characterized
by diligence, integrity, and a passion for the law, and as he
embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed
reflect with pride on his contributions to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Honorable Tim Boswell on his
retirement as judge of the 402nd State District Court and extend to
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Judge Boswell as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate