TITLE: Congratulating Dorothy Morgan on her retirement as Washington County judge.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dorothy Morgan on her retirement as Washington County judge.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Honorable Dorothy Morgan retired as Washington County judge on December 31, 2010, having served with distinction for two decades; and WHEREAS, A native Texan, Dorothy Morgan was born in Bleiblerville; she attended Bellville High School and Blinn College before graduating from Texas State University; she taught for 18 years in the Brenham Independent School District, instructing both junior high and high school students in social studies, literature, government, and economics; and WHEREAS, Judge Morgan began her career as an elected official in 1982, when she became the first woman to serve as the mayor of Brenham; she was reelected to that post three times and then ran successfully in 1990 for Washington County judge, becoming the first female to hold that title as well; she completed her fifth term as county judge in 2010; and WHEREAS, Judge Morgan has served the public in a number of other capacities; she is a former president of the Texas Association of Regional Councils and the Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers and a former chair of the Commission on State Emergency Communications, and she is currently the chair of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley; and WHEREAS, The many honors received by this respected public servant include the Outstanding Young Woman of America Award and inclusion in Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Who's Who in America;moreover, she was named the 1994 Woman of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the 2006 Community Builder by the Masonic Lodge of Brenham; and WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her family, which includes her husband, Emmett, and their four children and four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Judge Dorothy Morgan greatly benefited her fellow citizens with her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, and her many achievements as an elected official will enhance the quality of life in Washington County for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dorothy Morgan on her retirement as Washington County judge 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 Morgan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kolkhorst Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 217 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House