SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Eleventh Court of Appeals on the occasion of the
court's centennial; and
WHEREAS, In 1925, the Texas Legislature established the
Eleventh Supreme Judicial District and its corresponding court
of civil appeals through Senate Bill 189 authored by Senator Carl
C. Hardin; the court began its work on May 1, 1925, and served an
initial jurisdiction of 19 counties; and
WHEREAS, Governor Miriam Ferguson appointed William
Pannill as the district's first chief justice with John Littler
and T.B. Ridgell as associate justices, which initiated a
tradition of judicial excellence in the region that has endured
for a century and continues today under the guidance of Chief
Justice John M. Bailey, Justice W. Stacy Trotter, and Justice
Bruce Williams; and
WHEREAS, Texas courts of civil appeals were granted
appellate criminal jurisdiction and recognized as courts of
appeals in 1981; the Eleventh Court of Appeals now serves 28
counties, and the Eastland County Courthouse is proud to serve as
the location of the court; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Eleventh Court of
Appeals has played a vital role in upholding the rule of law in
Texas and has exemplified the highest ideals of fairness,
diligence, and service to its district, and its contributions to
the state's judicial system are indeed worthy of recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the distinguished justices and staff
who have served on the Eleventh Court of Appeals during its 100
years of existence and honor the court's dedication to the
administration of jurisprudence in the State of Texas; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate