Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Dan is now a judge!

Govemor Perry appointed Dan to this judgeship. Gov. Perry told him at a fundraiser dinner that he had submitted the paperwork. It all came about quickly...within two weeks...it was...
Friday, November 14 at 4pm...Dan was sworn is as judge of the 269th Civil District Court. It has been's a life's dream for him and he was no less than thrilled and humbled.




His courtroom.


His robe.


His office...aka chambers.






They don't use gavels in civil court...this is personal item.


The actual oath being given by friend and mentor Sim Lake, a fellow Ag and the Federal Court Judge he clerked for many years ago.




The signed document.



Proud mom and dad!


The whole family...how fun to be all together to celebrate! Thanks mom and dad for flying me home!


Rosanna's mom, dad and sister, Melissa.


Judge Dan, Rosanna and David.
The family bibles used during the swearing in.


Dan, on the bench!


His firm threw him and another associated who was elected to a judgeship a party that night.


The views from his office, courtroom or the halls outside the courtroom...