TITLE: Recognizing Migdalia Lopez on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Migdalia Lopez on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Judge Migdalia Lopez, who retired on December 31, 2018, from the 197th District Court after 20 years of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, Judge Lopez started her career on the bench in 1995, when she became the first Hispanic woman to preside over Cameron County Court-at-Law Number 2; she had previously served for nearly 10 years as a Cameron County assistant district attorney; and WHEREAS, On January 1, 1999, she was sworn in as judge of the 197th District Court, which serves Cameron and Willacy Counties; during her tenure, she was noted for her fairness and impartiality, her thorough knowledge of the law, and her passion for serving the public good; and WHEREAS, Judge Lopez has served on a number of boards and commissions, including the Texas Access for Justice Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; she has been active in her community and has focused particularly on issues affecting children and education; she formerly served as a member of the board of trustees of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Judge Lopez was named the 1996 Hispanic Woman of the Year by the Valley Morning Star and was the recipient of the Ma'at Justice Award from Women and Law Section of the State Bar of Texas; it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition for the positive impact she has had on the justice system in South Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Judge Migdalia Lopez on her exceptional service on the bench of the 197th District Court and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2019.