TITLE: Congratulating Judge M. Rex Emerson on his retirement from the 198th Judicial District Court.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Judge M. Rex Emerson on his retirement from the 198th Judicial District Court.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Honorable M. Rex Emerson retired from the 198th Judicial District Court in Kerr and Bandera Counties on December 31, 2022, after 13 years on the bench; and WHEREAS, Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, Judge Emerson has worked as an attorney in Kerr County for more than two decades; he previously served as the Kerr County attorney, a position he held for five years, and he spent two years as the county's administrative judge; and WHEREAS, As a member of the Kerr County Juvenile Board, Judge Emerson has made vital contributions to the fair and proper administration of juvenile justice; moreover, he is a volunteer judge for the Kerr County Specialty Court, which he initiated in 2019; and WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the law, Judge Emerson has greatly benefited the citizens of Kerr County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable M. Rex Emerson on his retirement from the 198th Judicial District Court and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Judge Emerson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 403 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House