H.R. No. 2011
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joey Contreras distinguished himself
through his service as judge of the 187th Judicial District Court in
Bexar County; and
WHEREAS, Judge Contreras was appointed to the position by
Governor Greg Abbott on October 25, 2017, and he served until
December 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Cornell University with a bachelor's
degree in labor economics, Judge Contreras earned his law degree
from The University of Texas at Austin; earlier in his career, he
was chief of the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, and he
went on to serve as a state prosecutor for 11 years; and
WHEREAS, Judge Contreras was a federal prosecutor for 18
years, and during his tenure as an assistant U.S. attorney, he was
the coordinator for gang prosecutions across the state, and he was
chief of the Major Crimes Unit; he also served in the White Collar
Unit; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his nearly 30 years as a
prosecutor, Judge Contreras has tried hundreds of jury trials,
including several death penalty cases; his many accolades include
two awards from the U.S. Attorney's Office for successful
prosecution of the most complex cases handled in the district; he is
currently in private practice with the firm of Ramos & Del Cueto;
and
WHEREAS, Through his experience, integrity, and deep
knowledge of the law, Judge Joey Contreras has greatly benefited
the people of Bexar County and citizens across the Lone Star State,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Joey Contreras for his
service on the 187th Judicial District Court and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Contreras as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gervin-Hawkins
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2011 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House