SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 762
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht for 30 years of
distinguished service on the Texas Supreme Court; and
WHEREAS, The longest-serving supreme court justice in
Texas history, Chief Justice Hecht ascended to Place 6 on the
state's highest court on January 1, 1989, and he has presided as
the 27th chief justice since October of 2013; and
WHEREAS, During his three decades of judicial leadership,
Justice Hecht has reshaped Texas courts to be more conservative
in addressing civil litigation and more progressive in matters
relating to social justice, yet his influence extends well beyond
jurisprudence; and
WHEREAS, The esteemed justice is noted for pioneering new
paths for court efficiency, modernizing rules and procedure,
advocating affordable legal services for those whose access is
restricted, and actively challenging unconscious bias in the
courts to improve public trust; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Hecht was the first registered
Republican to be elected to the Texas Supreme Court since the
Reconstruction Era, and many legal historians agree that no
single jurist has had more influence on the Texas legal system;
his landmark opinions have been referenced in courts throughout
the nation, and his continued leadership will benefit citizens
for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht on his
30th anniversary as a Texas Supreme Court justice and extend to
him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini, Buckingham,
Campbell, Creighton,
Huffman, Schwertner,
Watson
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate