SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 493
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jim R. Wright for his 40 years of exceptional
contributions to the state's justice system; and
WHEREAS, Jim R. Wright is chief justice of the Eleventh
Court of Appeals of Texas; he was appointed to the appellate
court in 1995 by Governor George W. Bush and was named its chief
justice by Governor Rick Perry in 2005, succeeding his longtime
friend and mentor, former Chief Justice Austin McCloud; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Wright is a native of West Texas and
an Order of the Coif graduate of the Texas Tech University School
of Law; he began his distinguished 40-year career on the bench in
1979, when Governor Bill Clements appointed him to the 91st
District Court; and
WHEREAS, Philosophically a strict constructionist, he is
known for his meticulous preparation for cases and his genuine
passion for his work; he has been active in a number of
professional and civic organizations, including the Texas Bar
Foundation and the Eastland Independent School District board of
trustees, and he also serves as the pastor of First Christian
Church, Disciples of Christ in Eastland; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary jurist, Chief Justice Wright is
respected and admired by his colleagues for his fairness and
impartiality, his thorough knowledge of the law, and his passion
for serving the public good; it is truly fitting that he receive
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Justice Jim R. Wright on his
many contributions to the justice system in our state and extend
to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate