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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Lee Penn moved to Georgetown in 1880, enrolling at Southwestern
University, graduating with honors in 1884; and
WHEREAS, he practiced law, engaged in land surveying and served as Williamson County
Commissioner and in 1901 was elected Williamson County Judge; and
WHEREAS, Judge Penn was appointed to the 26th Judicial District Court in 1901, elected to a
term in 1902; and
WHEREAS, he resigned to return to the practice of law full time in 1904, positively
representing many high profile clients; and
WHEREAS, the Fowler Law Firm, founded by two of his grandsons, Robert Penn Fowler and
James Malcolm Harris, has recently opened a Georgetown branch; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 150th birthday of Judge Penn and we honor his dedicated
service to this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, do hereby
proclaim September 13, 2014 as
JUDGE ROBERT LEE PENN DAY
in Georgetown, Texas