86R20543 SME-D
By: Morrison H.R. No. 1155
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ray Reese of Cuero is stepping down as DeWitt County
attorney on June 28, 2019, drawing to a close 25 years of
exceptional service in that position; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reese first took office as county attorney in
1994, and he was subsequently reelected six times; in the course of
his tenure, he has been instrumental in fostering cooperation
between public offices and emphasizing fairness in juvenile and
misdemeanor criminal cases; and
WHEREAS, Over the past quarter of a century, his office has
overseen more than 13,000 adult and 11,000 juvenile hearings, as
well as collected upwards of $3.4 million in fines and more than $2
million in bounced checks; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his invaluable work as county
attorney, Mr. Reese has further served his fellow residents through
his private law practice, Dietze & Reese; and
WHEREAS, Ray Reese's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited DeWitt County and
earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he embarks on
the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ray Reese for his service as DeWitt County
attorney 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. Reese as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.