SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 434
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Judge Lee Hamilton, who recently retired from the 104th
District Court after many years of outstanding service on the
bench; and
WHEREAS, Judge Hamilton holds a degree in music education
from The University of Texas and a degree from South Texas
College of Law; he is a talented musician and singer, and he is a
highly regarded Abilene community leader who is active in
numerous organizations; and
WHEREAS, He began his judicial career in 1989 as an Abilene
municipal court judge after having served as an assistant city
attorney and as an assistant district attorney; he was appointed
to the position of Taylor County judge in 1991, and throughout
his 10 years of service, he was known for his ability to forge
alliances with a wide range of different groups and for arriving
at effective solutions for the county's problems; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, he was appointed judge of the 104th
District Court, and he was elected to the bench in 2002; during
his tenure, he dedicated his time to thoroughly reading motions
and legal opinions, and he was committed to evaluating evidence
for criminal and civil cases with an open mind and an impartial
heart; he became noted for his in-depth knowledge of the law and
for managing his cases with a focus on fairness; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his lengthy career, Judge Hamilton
endeared himself to all who were privileged to work with him; he
is respected and admired by the judicial community, and his
presence on the bench of the 104th District Court is greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Judge Lee Hamilton on his many
accomplishments and his exceptional judicial service 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 high regard from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate