TITLE: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Eighth Court of Appeals.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Eighth Court of Appeals.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The year 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso County; and WHEREAS, The court was created by the legislature in 1911, and on June 14 of that year Chief Justice W. M. Peticolas, Justice J. F. McKenzie, and Justice E. F. Higgins took their oaths of office; and WHEREAS, One of 14 courts of appeals districts in Texas, the Eighth Court of Appeals has appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases appealed from district and county courts in 17 counties, including Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler; and WHEREAS, The Eighth Court of Appeals plays a vital role in West Texas and in the justice system of the Lone Star State as a whole, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the institution on the occasion of its centennial year; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Eighth Court of Appeals and pay tribute to its notable history. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 252 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House