83R16878 JNC-D
 
  By: Leach H.R. No. 1375
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert T. Dry, Jr., retired as state
  district judge for the 199th Judicial District Court in April 2012,
  concluding a distinguished tenure that spanned 14 years; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Dry earned his bachelor's and law degrees from
  Southern Methodist University; a respected member of his field, he
  has served as president of the Collin County Bar Association and
  president and cofounder of the Plano Bar Association; and
         WHEREAS, In 1998, this notable Texan became state district
  judge of the 199th Judicial District, and throughout his terms on
  the bench, his knowledge and commitment to justice earned him the
  lasting respect of all who were privileged to work with him; and
         WHEREAS, Judge Dry has been supported in his endeavors by a
  loving family that includes his wife of more than four decades,
  DeAnn, and his two sons; and
         WHEREAS, Robert Dry has served the State of Texas with great
  skill and dedication, and his myriad good works have made a lasting,
  positive difference in his community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize the Honorable Robert T. Dry, Jr., for
  his years of service as a state district judge and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Judge Dry as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.