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S. P. No. 907
SENATE PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, J. Hadley Edgar, Jr., of Lubbock is retiring
from the School of Law at Texas Tech University after a
distinguished career spanning 20 years and the Texas Senate is
proud to recognize the eminent professor for his valuable
contributions to the field of law; and
WHEREAS, His legacy of excellence in all his endeavors
will continue to inspire others to higher levels of achievement;
and
WHEREAS, Recognized for his superior ability to communicate
with his students, he was selected for the Outstanding Law Professor
Award in 1982 and 1986 and was presented the President's Excellence
in Teaching Award in 1982; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University and
The University of Texas School of Law, Professor Edgar has served
as Director of the Lubbock County Bar Association and the
Amarillo Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, From 1956 to 1971 he was associated in private
practice with Gibson, Ochsner & Adkins in Amarillo; and
WHEREAS, His considerable knowledge and expertise have
made him invaluable as a private consultant to other attorneys
in both state and federal trial and appellate courts; and
WHEREAS, The author of numerous published articles,
Professor Edgar collaborated on the Civil Trial Handbook of
the State Bar of Texas and wrote pocket parts for several volumes
of West's Texas Forms and Texas Practice; he has served as
Editorial Consultant since 1988 for the 5-volume work,
Texas Torts & Remedies; and
WHEREAS, Active in several legal organizations, he has
ably held the office of president of the Texas Tech Chapter,
Order of the Coif, since 1974; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors and Past Presidents of
the State Bar of Texas presented Professor Edgar with the
Certificate of Merit as one of the three most deserving members
of the profession in 1983; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman has served on nearly
every committee of the Texas Tech Law School and is on the
Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee and Education Committee;
and
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WHEREAS, His devotion to his profession and to the
university has made him an invaluable teacher and colleague and
he will be deeply missed by his associates in the school of law;
now, therefore, be it
PROCLAIMED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend J. Hadley Edgar, Jr., for his outstanding achievements and
extend heartfelt appreciation to him from the citizens of Texas;
and, be it further
PROCLAIMED, That a copy of this Proclamation be prepared
for Professor Edgar as an expression of the admiration and respect
of the Texas Senate.
~a~he Senate