[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E409-E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD FOR LARRY PHILLIPS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judge Lawrence 
``Larry'' Phillips of Sherman, Texas, and present him with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Judge Phillips currently serves the 59th 
District Court in Grayson County, and he has dedicated himself to 
serving and uplifting our community.
  A graduate of Baylor University, Judge Phillips attended law school 
at the University of Houston. In 2003, he was elected to serve in the 
Texas House of Representatives for the 62nd District, a position he 
held for over fifteen years. While in the legislature, Judge Phillips 
chaired numerous committees and served in leadership positions for the 
Southern Legislative Conference, the Council of State Governments, and 
the Red River Boundary Commission.
  In 2019, Judge Phillips won a special election to serve on the 59th 
District Court after being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to fill a 
vacancy in the previous year. He presides over felony criminal, civil, 
family, and juvenile matters, including the STAR Recovery Court 
program. Additionally, Judge Phillips conducts judicial oversight 
through his positions as Administrative Judge and Chair of the Bail 
Bond Board. He is the current President of the Texas Association of 
Specialty Courts and the former President of the Federal Eastern 
District of Texas Bar Association. Judge Phillips is a devoted man of 
faith, and he attends the Post Oak Fellowship Church in Sherman with 
his wonderful wife Robin. He enjoys serving in their children's church 
ministry, traveling, gardening, and spending time

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with his grandchildren. I commend Judge Phillips for his commitment to 
upholding the rule of law and improving the world around us.
  It is an honor to bestow Judge Phillips with the Patriot Award for 
his exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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