Bill Text: TX HR1348 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Honorable John Board on his retirement as judge of the 181st Judicial District.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR1348 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1348-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1348

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable John Board retired as judge of the
181st Judicial District in October 2020, drawing to a close two
decades of exemplary service to the citizens of Potter and Randall
Counties; and
WHEREAS, First appointed to the bench in August 2000 by
Governor George W. Bush to fill out the term of the previous judge,
John Board was then placed on the ballot by the local Republican
Party chairs and elected to the position in November of that year;
and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Judge Board helped create the
Accountability Court to address offenders who violated probation,
usually because of problems with drugs or alcohol; in October 2010,
he played a vital role in the establishment of a regional drug
court, and the success of this program has led to a reduction in
recidivism; and
WHEREAS, Before his appointment to the court, Judge Board
practiced as a litigator; he earned his bachelor's degree and his
law degree from the University of Oklahoma, and he was admitted to
the State Bar of Texas in 1988; he has also been admitted to
practice in Oklahoma and before the Oklahoma Western District
Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Texas Northern
District Court; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his field, Judge Board is a past member
of the board of directors of the Texas Center for the Judiciary,
where he helped promote judicial excellence and professionalism; in
April 2014, he was honored by the State Bar of Texas for his
contributions to the legal profession; and
WHEREAS, John Board's dedication, integrity, and commitment
to the law have greatly benefited the work of the 181st Judicial
District and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his service as he embarks on the
next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Board on his retirement as
judge of the 181st Judicial District and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Board as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
Smithee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1348 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House