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TX HR275
Resolution
Status
6/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jolanda Jones
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AI Summary
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Honors the life of Judge Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston, who passed away on September 22, 2024, at age 83
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Co-founded "Sisters in Law," the first African American female-led law practice in the country, serving the Acres Homes community and taking cases for clients who could not pay
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Elected presiding judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 7, Place 2 in 2004, serving for 15 years until her daughter succeeded her in 2019
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Appointed by Governor Ann Richards to the University of Houston System Board of Regents and served on boards including the Third Ward Redevelopment Council, Greater Houston Women's Foundation, and Houston Housing Authority
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Resolution directs that the Texas House of Representatives adjourn in her memory and provide an official copy to her family
Legislative Description
In memory of Judge Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston.
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6/1/2025