S.C.R. No. 8
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable James R. Cowart retired as justice of
the peace for Smith County Precinct 5 on December 31, 2018,
concluding a noteworthy tenure that spanned 27 years; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 1991, Judge Cowart demonstrated
exceptional dedication to his responsibilities, and he skillfully
guided the court as it grew to meet the needs of the community; it
once shared a small building with the precinct constable's office
and today occupies a 6,000-square-foot complex with a staff of five
clerks; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cowart has completed more than 600 hours of
continued education in a wide range of subjects related to the
justice court, including civil, traffic, criminal, and juvenile
law; he is a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constables
Association of Texas and of the Texas Justice Court Judges
Association, which named him 2014 Judge of the Year; in addition, he
is a lifetime member and former president of the East Texas Justice
of the Peace and Constables Association; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Judge Cowart sits
on the board of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce, and he
previously served as its president; he is also a member of the
Mt. Sylvan and Lindale Masonic Lodges and a deacon at Central
Baptist Church; a former president of the Lindale Athletic Booster
Club, he remains an avid Lindale Eagles fan; he is supported in all
his endeavors by the love and encouragement of his wife, Brenda Boaz
Cowart, and he is the proud father of two sons, Justin and Jody, and
grandfather of Ryan, Dryver, and Fielder; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cowart has greatly benefited his fellow
citizens through his leadership, professionalism, and commitment
to excellence, and he may indeed reflect with satisfaction on a
career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor James R. Cowart for his outstanding service as justice
of the peace for Smith County Precinct 5 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 Judge Cowart as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate and House of Representatives.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the Senate
on February 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House
on March 6, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor