RESO 1994-16 - Robert DeLongRESOLUTION NO. 94 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, COMMENDING THE
HONORABLE ROBERT E. DELONG ON HIS SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE AS CITY JUDGE.
WHEREAS The Honorable Robert E. DeLong was appointed Judge of the Municipal Court
of the City of Huntsville on the 12th day of January, 1982, and served his
community continuously until his death on November 18, 1994; and
WHEREAS During his tenure, Judge DeLong worked tirelessly and effectively to maintain
and improve the integrity and reputation for fairness that the Municipal Court had
held under his predecessor, the Honorable Martin D. Colley; and
WHEREAS Judge DeLong provided the initiative and perseverance to establish the two peer
courts, "Teen Court" and "Young Adult Court" to allow a greater degree of
involvement and participation in the legal system by our younger citizens; and
WHEREAS As Judge, Bob brought to the bench a great intellect, highly competent legal
expertise, an empathetic and sensitive social perspective and bi- lingual language
proficiency that enabled him to guide the Court through an ever changing legal
and social climate for over twelve years.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas,
that:
SECTION 1: The service of JUDGE ROBERT E. DELONG be commemorated for excellence
in service to this community provided in an exemplary manner.
SECTION 2: Condolences be extended to his family on behalf of the City Council and the
citizens that we serve on the occasion of his untimely death.
Duly passed and signed this the 29th day of November, 1994, by the hand and seal of the Mayor
of the City of Huntsville, Texas.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
W. H. Hodges, Mayor
ATTEST:
Danna Welter, City Secretary
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
Scott Bounds, City Attorney