Congressman Van Taylor delivered remarks on the House Floor in honor of Women's History Month which is celebrated each March. Congressman Taylor used the opportunity to highlight the incredible female judges serving on Collin County's District Benches.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) delivered remarks on the House Floor in honor of Women's History Month which is celebrated each March. Congressman Taylor used the opportunity to highlight the incredible female judges serving on Collin County's District Benches.
Congressman Van Taylor said, "In 2017, the addition of new judges brought the total number of female judges serving on the District Courts to six, meaning, for the first time in history, the majority of the court seats were held by women. But, just this year, with the election of another judge in Texas’ 219th District Court, there are now seven women serving on the county’s district benches." He continued, "Collin County is leading the way for women in law and justice careers with 64 percent of the district benches served by female judges."
Congressman Taylor thanked Judge Corrine Mason, Judge Angela Tucker, Judge Jennifer Edgeworth, Judge Andrea Thompson, Judge Cynthia Wheless, Judge Jill Willis, Judge Piper McCraw, and Judge Emily Miskel for their service to Collin County.
Watch Congressman Taylor's full remarks here and read the transcript of the Congressional Record below.
Transcript of Congressional Record:
"Celebrated each March, “Women’s History Month” serves as a time to honor and recognize the momentous achievements of women who have and continue to shape the United States today.
"What began as a week-long celebration in 1981, has evolved into a month reserved to celebrate female leaders across the nation. Established annually by Presidential Proclamations since 1995, each March, we hear stories of incredible women who have broken barriers, set records, and inspired us all from coast to coast.
"This year, I am especially proud to highlight a group of women making history right in Texas’ Third Congressional District.
"Collin County, Texas contains eleven District Courts, with eleven presiding judges, and seven County Courts at Law, with seven presiding judges.
"In 2017, the addition of new judges brought the total number of female judges serving on the District Courts to six, meaning, for the first time in history, the majority of the court seats were held by women. But, just this year, with the election of another judge in Texas’ 219th District Court, there are now seven women serving on the county’s district benches.
"Making the accomplishment even more remarkable, just twelve years ago, there was only one female judge on the county’s benches.
"While only 33 percent of judges throughout the United States are women, Collin County is leading the way for women in law and justice careers with 64 percent of the district benches served by female judges.
"To our great female judges, Judge Corrine Mason, Judge Angela Tucker, Judge Jennifer Edgeworth, Judge Andrea Thompson, Judge Cynthia Wheless, Judge Jill Willis, Judge Piper McCraw, and Judge Emily Miskel – thank you for your service to our county, to Texas, and as an inspiration to so many.
"Madam Speaker, today, and every day, let us honor those women setting course for the next generation of American leaders."
A 7th generation Texan, Congressman Van Taylor is a dedicated family man, successful businessman, and decorated Marine Officer. Taylor served Collin County both in the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate. On November 6, 2018, Van Taylor was elected to represent Texas’ 3rd Congressional District in the United States Congress.
