H.R. No. 104

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Judge J. Kent Adams of Houston on
	October 18, 2014, at the age of 74, brought a great loss to all those
	who were privileged to know this esteemed public servant; and
	WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Texan, Kent Adams was born to
	Laoma Elizabeth Rice Adams and Captain James Byron "J. B." Adams in
	Houston on October 23, 1939; he completed his bachelor's degree at
	the University of Houston and went on to serve his country in the
	United States Army; after beginning his career in the insurance
	industry, he graduated from the South Texas College of Law and was
	an attorney in private practice before his appointment as the
	justice of the peace for Precinct 4, Place 1, in 2001; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Adams demonstrated exceptional skill and
	vision in presiding over one of the area's busiest justice of the
	peace courts, and he was tireless in his efforts to help troubled
	young people; both tough and compassionate, he recognized the need
	to involve parents in guiding their children along the right path,
	and he was associated with a number of successful initiatives,
	including an Adults Relating to Kids program that reduced
	recidivism; he also worked with the Boy Scouts of America to develop
	a court-collaborative deferred adjudication program for first-time
	offenders, and a number of participants went on to become Eagle
	Scouts; and
	WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Judge Adams was the
	founding president of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce,
	and as chairman emeritus, he continued to share his knowledge and
	expertise with the chamber and its board; he was active in the
	Republican Party in North Harris County, and he was a Boy Scout
	leader and a founder and supporter of the Pearl Fincher Museum of
	Fine Arts and the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and
	Community Enrichment; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan was named Citizen of the Year by
	the chamber of commerce; his numerous accolades further included
	the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club and the
	District Award of Merit from the Boy Scouts; devoted to his wife,
	Pauline Adams, and to his children, he enjoyed nothing more than
	spending time with his large extended family; and
	WHEREAS, Kent Adams made a lasting, positive difference in
	countless lives through his unyielding commitment to public
	service, and his contributions will be remembered with admiration
	for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable J.
	Kent Adams and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the
	Honorable J. Kent Adams.
	Harless
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 104 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House