[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10965-10966]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING JUDGE RON HURST'S 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIGHLAND VILLAGE, 
                                 TEXAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
contributions of Judge Ron Hurst and his 30 years of distinguished 
service. As a Member of the State Bar of Texas, Judge Hurst has served 
his community of Highland Village with acute clarity of the law and a 
stringent application of justice. His reputation is one of impartiality 
and fairness.
  Judge Ron Hurst is an alumnus of Loyola University School of Law. In 
1977, he moved to Texas from Louisiana and found his home within the 
Highland Village community. He accepted the position of Corporate 
Attorney with the Placid Oil Company of Dallas, Texas and joined the 
Texas Bar. Judge Hurst claims the distinct honor of being the first 
judge of the Highland Village Municipal Court. Having served as the 
presiding judge for the past 30 years, he is the city's longest tenured 
employee.

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  Judge Hurst moved to the Highland Village area when it was home to 
800 families. As the city grew, Hurst continued to dedicate his time to 
the development of the community. Aside from being a loving husband and 
father, he served on the Highland Village Planning and Zoning 
Commission, the Board of Ethics and his work as a Court Appointed 
Special Advocate volunteer. Hurst is also involved in his church where 
he has served as a teacher, youth group facilitator and Financial 
Committee member.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize Judge Ron Hurst for his 30 
years of legal service and contributions to the Highland Village 
community. His devotion serves as an example to others and it is an 
honor to represent him in the 26th Congressional district of Texas.

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