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TX HR275

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jolanda Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life of Judge Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston, who passed away on September 22, 2024, at age 83

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

Resolutions

Last Action

Reported enrolled

6/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Local & Consent Calendars2/25/2025

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