Recognizing the Eleventh Court of Appeals on the occasion of the court's centennial.

89(R) SR 446 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to

recognize the Eleventh Court of Appeals on the occasion of the

court's centennial; and

WHEREAS, In 1925, the Texas Legislature established the

Eleventh Supreme Judicial District and its corresponding court

of civil appeals through Senate Bill 189 authored by Senator Carl

C. Hardin; the court began its work on May 1, 1925, and served an

initial jurisdiction of 19 counties; and

WHEREAS, Governor Miriam Ferguson appointed William

Pannill as the district's first chief justice with John Littler

and T.B. Ridgell as associate justices, which initiated a

tradition of judicial excellence in the region that has endured

for a century and continues today under the guidance of Chief

Justice John M. Bailey, Justice W. Stacy Trotter, and Justice

Bruce Williams; and

WHEREAS, Texas courts of civil appeals were granted

appellate criminal jurisdiction and recognized as courts of

appeals in 1981; the Eleventh Court of Appeals now serves 28

counties, and the Eastland County Courthouse is proud to serve as

the location of the court; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Eleventh Court of

Appeals has played a vital role in upholding the rule of law in

Texas and has exemplified the highest ideals of fairness,

diligence, and service to its district, and its contributions to

the state's judicial system are indeed worthy of recognition;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby commend the distinguished justices and staff

who have served on the Eleventh Court of Appeals during its 100

years of existence and honor the court's dedication to the

administration of jurisprudence in the State of Texas; and, be it

further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in

honor of this special occasion.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 24, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate