TITLE: Congratulating the Honorable Judge Terri Tipton Holder on her retirement as judge of the 149th District Court.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Honorable Judge Terri Tipton Holder on her retirement as judge of the 149th District Court.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Honorable Terri Tipton Holder is retiring as judge of the 149th District Court on December 31, 2022, drawing to a close 12 years of exemplary service to the people of Brazoria County; and WHEREAS, Judge Holder was first elected in 2010, and she was reelected, unopposed, in 2014 and 2018; formerly a licensed peace officer and a Brazoria County assistant district attorney, she is the first woman elected as district court judge in Brazoria County; and WHEREAS, A 1977 graduate of Sam Houston State University, Terri Holder earned her law degree at the South Texas College of Law in 1982; for 28 years, she practiced law in civil and criminal cases, including more than 100 jury trials as first chair attorney, and she appeared before appellate courts at all levels; she served with the Walker County special prosecution unit, and she is a former president of the Brazoria County Bar Association; and WHEREAS, Judge Holder has also found time to contribute to her community; she implemented and directed the county's For Kids' Sake program, and she has served on the boards of the Brazoria County Association for Citizens with Handicaps, Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps, the Brazoria County Fair Association, and the chief's advisory committee of the Freeport Police Department; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, she benefits from the love and support of her husband, the Honorable Marc Holder, and she takes great pride in their three children, Stephani, Randi, and Cody, and their 10 grandchildren; she has been an active member of Second Baptist Church since 1982; and WHEREAS, Terri Holder's dedication, integrity, and commitment to justice have greatly benefited the citizens of Brazoria County and earned her the respect and admiration of her peers, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her record of service as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Terri Tipton Holder on her retirement from the 149th District Court and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Judge Holder as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Vasut Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 130 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House