H.R. No. 2239
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edna Staudt retired as justice of the peace for
Precinct 2 of Williamson County at the end of 2022, concluding a
noteworthy tenure that spanned 28 years in that office; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 1994, Judge Staudt demonstrated
exceptional skill and dedication in her responsibilities, and she
worked tirelessly to set young people on a productive path; in 1996,
she established a youth mentoring program that has since involved
hundreds of volunteers; she partnered with the Twin Lakes Family
YMCA in the development of a teen court, which has allowed thousands
of youngsters to learn about the court system and the important
roles of attorneys, clerks, judges, and bailiffs; moreover, she
served as a member of the Williamson County Bail Bond Board and the
Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association,
which named her Judge of the Year; the county also named a
leadership award in her honor; and
WHEREAS, Judge Staudt has given generously of her time and
talents to myriad civic and charitable organizations, among them
the National Day of Prayer, Safe & Drug Free School Committee, Twin
Lakes YMCA Advisory Board, and Leadership Circle-Texas Alliance for
Life; in addition, she has been very involved in Republican Party
politics, serving in such capacities as precinct chair, election
judge, senatorial district convention chair, and Republican State
Convention delegate; she has been a volunteer and coordinator for
campaigns at the local, state, and national level, and she is a
cofounder of Leander Area Republican Women; named Cedar Park
Citizen of the Year, she is the recipient of numerous accolades,
including the Williamson County Republican Leaders Leadership
Award, Glenn Shepard Servant Leadership Award, and Hill Country
Community Ministries Heart of Hope Award; and
WHEREAS, Before embarking on her long career in public
service, Judge Staudt was a real estate mortgage broker and
entrepreneur; she and her husband are the parents of six children,
and their family further includes their 12 grandchildren; a member
of the Williamson County Cowboy Church, Judge Staudt serves on the
music ministry team; and
WHEREAS, Edna Staudt has greatly benefited the citizens of
Williamson County through her wide-ranging contributions, and her
accomplishments will continue to resonate in the years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Edna Staudt on her
retirement as justice of the peace for Precinct 2 of Williamson
County and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Staudt as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2239 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House