TITLE: Congratulating Joanne Justice on her selection as the 2022 REALTOR of the Year by Texas REALTORS.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Joanne Justice on her selection as the 2022 REALTOR of the Year by Texas REALTORS.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Joanne Justice of Arlington was honored for her more than 50-year career in real estate by being named the 2022 REALTOR of the Year by Texas REALTORS; and WHEREAS, A native of Hartford, Connecticut, Mrs. Justice studied English and Psychology at the University of Connecticut; she earned her real estate license when she was only 21 years old, and the job proved to be a natural fit for her strong work ethic and her energetic, outgoing personality; she went on to obtain her real estate broker's license in 1973; and WHEREAS, In 1975, Mrs. Justice became the Manager of Eloise Bauer Real Estate, which was acquired by Paula Stringer Realtors, which became Merrill Lynch Realty in 1980; she worked as a Vice President and Branch Manager for Merrill Lynch before continuing her career at Century 21 Sutherland in 1984 and Coldwell Banker in 1992; today, Mrs. Justice is the Broker of Record at NRT Texas LLC/Coldwell Banker Realty, where she is responsible for supporting more than 2,500 branch managers and agents; and WHEREAS, Since 1972, Mrs. Justice has benefited her industry through her work on the Arlington Board of REALTORS, and after serving on its Board of Directors and on various committees, she was elected President in 1983; she served on the Texas Real Estate Commission as Secretary and Vice Chair from 2009 to 2016, and she has also held the roles of Regional Vice President of Texas REALTORS and Director for the National Association of REALTORS; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Justice has been recognized with a number of prestigious accolades from the Arlington Board of REALTORS, including the President's Meritorious Service Award and the REALTOR of the Year Award, and she was honored with the Texas REALTORS Distinguished Service Award and the National Association of REALTORS Emeritus Award; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Justice enjoys the love and support of her husband, Jim Justice, as well as their son, John, daughter-in-law, Cydney, and three grandchildren, Hudson, Zachary, and Darcy, and of her sister, Jeanne Harney; and WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence that Joanne Justice has demonstrated throughout her career have earned her the respect and admiration of her peers, and she may indeed take pride in this well-deserved recognition of her achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joanne Justice on her selection as the 2022 REALTOR of the Year by Texas REALTORS and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Justice as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cook Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 622 was adopted by the House on March 22, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House