Judge Dedra Davis Hosted HISD Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School, Edison Middle School on Friday, January 25, 2019

Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School with Judge Dedra Davis, Presiding Judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County

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Judge Dedra Davis is pictured above with students and faculty from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School. Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School visited the 270th Civil District Court on Friday, January 25, 2019, to learn about how the court operates and career choices at courts like the 270th Civil District Court that may be available to the students in the future. Alecia Bell is the Principal at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center, where every student is valued and treated with respect – according to their website. The Gregory-Lincoln Education Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, located at 1101 Taft Street in Houston, Texas is positioned right in the heart of Houston’s Historic 4th Ward, in Freedman’s Town. Their campus offers a unique blend of the community’s past, present, and future. 

Students from Edison Middle School with Judge Dedra Davis, Presiding Judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County

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Judge Dedra Davis is pictured above with students and faculty from Edison Middle School. Students from Edison Middle School visited the 270th Civil District Court on Friday, January 25, 2019, to learn about how the court operates and career choices at courts like the 270th Civil District Court that may be available to the students in the future. According to their website, Edison Middle School was built in 1925 and is located just East of Downtown Houston by Magnolia Park at 6901 Avenue I. Edison Middle School currently serves about 700 students in the area. Magnolia Park is an area of the East End, Houston, Texas, located near the Houston Ship Channel. The Principal at Edison Middle School is Karina Lopez.

Judge Dedra Davis Delivers a Very Important Message to HISD Students from Gregory-Lincoln, Edison Middle Schools 

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She’s now referred to as the honorable Judge Dedra Davis, Presiding Judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. But it wasn’t always that way. Her life began, just like the lives of many of the HISD Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School and Edison Middle School who visited her courtroom on Friday, January 25, 2019. “I’m glad you guys are here – this is about you guys,” said Judge Dedra Davis as her eyes welled with tears, and her voiced cracked as she struggled for a brief moment to hold back tears of joy. You see, for Judge Davis, this was much more than a field trip. For her, this moment represents a dream come true, a pivotal moment that’s come full circle. Yes, she’s still tough. Yes, she’s still just as strong as ever in my eyes. But just for a brief moment, on the 25th day of January 2019, Judge Dedra Davis showed a softer side of herself as she gazed out into that courtroom filled with more than a hundred HISD Students. She didn’t have me fooled one bit. I knew it was in there all along. This isn't at all about politics for her. And nope, this isn’t about wins and losses either. For the Honorable Judge Dedra Davis this is about fulfilling her commitment to making sure that future generations know that they can achieve their dreams if they never give up.

A HEART FOR THE CHILDREN

From the time she walked into her courtroom and saw all those children, she was overcome with joy as she listened to their applause. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” she told them. And in true “Dedra Davis” fashion she had the students repeat this slogan over and over again throughout the program – to make sure that it stuck on the canvasses of their minds. “Judge Davis, what do you think about the shutdown,” one of the students asked during the question and answer segment.” However, Judge Davis had to explain to the student that Judges are not allowed to express their opinions on such matters.

ONLY THE BEGINNING

In case you don’t know, this is only the beginning – part one of her four-part plan. According to Judge Davis, she has several more trips scheduled in the coming months. She intends to introduce children (as many children as she possibly can) to opportunities that are available to them as a career path inside the courtroom. And if you ask me, she, her (Court Clerk) Danielle Gutierrez, (Assistant Clerk) Sasha Price, (Court Coordinator) Monica Martinez, (Bailiff) Pete Martinez, (Court Reporter) Pam Coder, and (Court Intern) Roshawn all did an outstanding job explaining the roles they play in doing the people’s business at the 270th Civil District Court. But that wasn’t it, they also gave the students a glimpse into their own lives, as they each provided insights into what it took for them to make it to this point in their professions. 

COUNCIL MEMBER DON JONES

Councilman Don Jones, a City Council Member for Stafford, Texas showed up as a surprise guest to speak to the students about getting a quality education. And he also shared a little insight into his more than 40-year public service career. He, Councilman Jones, succeeded the vacancy on Stafford’s City Council following the end of Councilman Robert Sorbet’s tenure back in May of 2016. He’s currently serving as the Chair of the Technology Committee. As a lifelong educator, his distinguished career includes being a former School Administrator at Stafford High, Elementary, and Primary School(s). He also is a former Adjunct Professor and Program Director for Houston Community College and retired Fall of 2017. Councilmember Jones earned his undergraduate degree, majoring in Elementary Education with a Sociology minor, from Indiana State University in 1979 and a graduate degree in Education Mid-Management from the University of Houston Clear Lake in 1989. Councilmember Jones is a widower and has one son J. Blair, who is a product of our Stafford Municipal School District. He also is a member of The Fort Bend Church. “I have a heart for these children – that’s why I’m here today,” he said during my brief conversation with him. He also challenged the students to be ready, prioritize, and develop their listening skills.

THE HONORABLE JUDGE DEDRA DAVIS

Judge Dedra Davis ran for office and won, back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas. She unseated the incumbent judge at the time who was a Republican running for re-election by the name of Judge Brent Gamble. When the election night voting was finished back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Dedra Davis had received 651,843 votes for 55.13 percent of the vote. Comparatively speaking, Judge Brent Gamble only received 530,480 votes for 44.87 percent of the vote. So, by winning, “Making Law and Order EQUAL Justice,” has become much more than a slogan – it’s becoming her mission! “Every citizen will have a voice and receive a fair day in court as long as I’m the judge of the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas,” says Judge Davis. “Every citizen will be treated with dignity and respect.”

Judge Dedra Davis loves this quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: "We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies." 

Judge Dedra Davis handing out T-shirts at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas. Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis poses for a photo with a family in attendance at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.



Judge Dedra Davis poses for a photo with another family in attendance at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little more fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.   Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis poses for a photo with a Girl Scouts Troop at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis hangs out for a minute with the 97.9 FM crew at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little more fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little more fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

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