Bill Text: TX SR762 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing Nathan L. Hecht for 30 years of service on the Texas Supreme Court.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-16 - Reported enrolled [SR762 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR762-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 762
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht for 30 years of
  distinguished service on the Texas Supreme Court; and
         WHEREAS, The longest-serving supreme court justice in
  Texas history, Chief Justice Hecht ascended to Place 6 on the
  state's highest court on January 1, 1989, and he has presided as
  the 27th chief justice since October of 2013; and
         WHEREAS, During his three decades of judicial leadership,
  Justice Hecht has reshaped Texas courts to be more conservative
  in addressing civil litigation and more progressive in matters
  relating to social justice, yet his influence extends well beyond
  jurisprudence; and
         WHEREAS, The esteemed justice is noted for pioneering new
  paths for court efficiency, modernizing rules and procedure,
  advocating affordable legal services for those whose access is
  restricted, and actively challenging unconscious bias in the
  courts to improve public trust; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Justice Hecht was the first registered
  Republican to be elected to the Texas Supreme Court since the
  Reconstruction Era, and many legal historians agree that no
  single jurist has had more influence on the Texas legal system;
  his landmark opinions have been referenced in courts throughout
  the nation, and his continued leadership will benefit citizens
  for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht on his
  30th anniversary as a Texas Supreme Court justice and extend to
  him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
  Zaffirini, Buckingham,
  Campbell, Creighton,  
  Huffman, Schwertner,  
  Watson                
 
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
   
                                    ______________________________ 
                                          Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 16, 2019.
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       Secretary of the Senate
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