Judge Zinetta Burney (second from left) passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Still, her legacy lives on through her only child, Judge Sharon Burney, who decided to follow in her loving mother's footsteps while her mom was still alive. There's nothing more beautiful on this earth than to raise a child who desires to walk in your footsteps. That said, Judge Sharon Burney continues to honor her mother and carry on her mother's legacy every day. When Judge Sharon Burney wakes up, she gets out of bed, gets into her car, drives over to 5300 Griggs Road in Houston, Texas, and takes the bench -- she's honoring her mom's legacy. TWO HONORABLE WOMEN... Judge Zinetta Burney and her only child, Judge Sharon Burney, have and will continue to serve the people residing within the boundaries of Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2. (CLICK HERE) There's a long line of African American "JUDICIAL NOMINEES" who are just as kind, knowledgeable, and respectful as Judge Zinetta Burney, who are walking testaments of God's goodness, grace, and mercy during the turbulent political times we're living through.
Judge Sharon Burney (fourth from right) continues her mother's legacy. Long before “BLACK GIRL MAGIC,” those nineteen African American Judges who took America by storm in the 2018 Midterm rolled around, Judge Zinetta Burney (Democrat) and other duly qualified African Americans were proudly serving as members of the judiciary without a lot of fanfare. Back then, Judges like Alfred “Al” Bennett (Democrat), Hazel B. Jones (Democrat), Maria T. “Terri” Jackson (Democrat), Levi Benton (Republican), and Marc Carter (Republican) quietly went about doing their business honorably and judiciously.
Judge Sharon Burney presides over the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 2 bench. She took over the bench after her mother retired, and she has done an exemplary job for the people of Texas.
Judge Zinetta Burney Died Around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, Her Legacy is in Good Hands with daughter
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
Judges can decide who lives and dies with the stroke of a pen – a tremendous responsibility that weighs heavily on the minds of these judiciary members. As we’ve found out in the court cases involving very wealthy people who are billionaires and millionaires who have run afoul of the law – Judges have the power to decide whether you walk free or spend the rest of your life behind bars.
In the grand scheme of things, judges at the local, state, federal, and supreme court levels are more powerful than the President of the United States in many regards.
Being a judge is often a thankless job; that’s why we must endeavor to elect only the “BEST AND BRIGHTEST” among us to serve as judiciary members on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
“LEAVING A LEGACY.”
Long before “BLACK GIRL MAGIC,” those nineteen African American Judges who took America by storm in the 2018 Midterm rolled around, Judge Zinetta Burney (Democrat) and other duly qualified African Americans were proudly serving as members of the judiciary without a lot of fanfare.
Back then, Judges like Alfred “Al” Bennett (Democrat), Hazel B. Jones (Democrat), Maria T. “Terri” Jackson (Democrat), Levi Benton (Republican), and Marc Carter (Republican) quietly went about doing their business honorably and judiciously.
These judges were not prideful, arrogant, or boastful about their accomplishments. And while Judge Zinetta Burney served as a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, and not as a district judge downtown, she was respected, revered, and admired all the same.
Judge Burney served in private practice for nearly 30 years before she decided to run for a judicial bench. A native Houstonian, she’s one of those proud Thurgood Marshall School of Law Graduates.
And while Judge Burney is no longer with us, her legacy is in good hands with her only child, Judge Sharon Burney, continuing her legacy of excellence as a member of the judiciary.
Not only is her daughter (Judge Sharon Burney) a judge, but she holds the same bench that her loving mother occupied for over a decade.
How about that for a legacy? In my opinion, there’s nothing more beautiful than having your child desire to walk in your footsteps. That said, our hearts and prayers go out to Judge Sharon Burney and the rest of the Burney family as they deal with the passing of Judge Zinetta Burney, a true trailblazer.
Judge Zinetta Burney served on numerous Boards. She also served as a member of the University of Houston System Board of Regents and on the Housing Authority of the City of Houston board when it was a respectable position.
“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a long line of African Americans will be running for judicial positions in the shadows of Judge Zinetta Burney and the many great Black members of the judiciary who’ve gone on to glory, such as the late Judge Morris Overstreet. It is my prayer that a day comes when “BLACK JUDGES” are given the same level of respect as every other minister of justice.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
DIRECT CONTACT:
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONSEMAIL: aubreyrtaylor@gmail.com957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
DIRECT CONTACT:
(281)788-3033
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONSEMAIL: aubreyrtaylor@gmail.com957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
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