Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Circuit Court
Judge H. A. Taylor who died on May 21, 2004 at the age of 63 in Little
Rock.
Judge Taylor was originally from Jefferson County and had an impressive
career which spanned over the course of three decades. Graduating from
Pine Bluff High in 1958, Judge Taylor went on to earn his bachelor of science
and his law degree in 1965 from the University of Arkansas. Judge Taylor
was elected to office in 1975 to the 2nd Division Circuit Court Judge for
the 11th Judicial District West, serving Jefferson and Lincoln counties
for 29 years.
Judge Taylor had a distinguished military career, serving in the Vietnam
War and earning both the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals.
I am deeply saddened by Judge Taylor's death and offer my heartfelt
condolences to his wife, Marcy Taylor. His legacy will live on through
the lives he touched and by those who knew him and counted him as a friend. |