SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Judge J. Manuel Bañales, on his retirement after many
	years of outstanding service to the state; and
	WHEREAS, Appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2007 to serve
	as presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region,
	Judge Bañales has served as district judge of the 105th Judicial
	District Court since 1987; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Bañales is known for his fairness and
	impartiality, his thorough knowledge of the law, and his passion
	for serving the public good; he draws on more than two decades of
	judicial experience to effectively manage a substantial caseload
	and ensure prompt trials, and he has presided over numerous
	high-profile cases; and
	WHEREAS, Active in professional and community affairs,
	Judge Bañales is a founding member of the Chicano Bar Association
	of South Texas and the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas;
	he has also held positions of leadership with South Texas
	Substance Abuse Recovery Services, Incorporated; and
	WHEREAS, Our state has benefited immeasurably from the
	dedicated service of Judge Bañales; he is admired and respected
	by his colleagues, and his presence as presiding judge of the
	Fifth Administrative Judicial Region and as district judge of the
	105th Judicial District Court will be greatly missed; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby commend Judge J. Manuel Bañales on his
	commitment to equal justice under the law and extend to him best
	wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 6, 2011.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate