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          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 24, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate