Page 10 THE BATTALION
a TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1978
Let’s promote Judge Bill Vance to
District Judge, 85th District Court
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
1
I believe that the American system of jurispru
dence, while not perfect, is the best system ever
devised for the orderly settlement of disputes be
tween conflicting interests. I will do my best to
make that system work quickly, efficiently, and
honestly through faithful and impartial performance
of the duties of the office of District Judge.
2.1 believe that the legal profession can and should
assist in adapting the system to local conditions. I
believe the Brazos County Bar Association should
appoint a committee of its most distinguished
members to advise the District Judge on 1) the
adoption of local rules of procedure and 2) a doc
ket control system, both designed to expedite the
disposition of the caseload of the Court.
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‘7 am asking that you consider my experience as a prosecutor, as a judge of a
record and as administrative head of your county government, and promote me to the
District Judge’s office. I pledge that I will faithfully discharge the duties of that office and
will be fair and impartial to all who come before me. ”
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Age: 38
Experience:
County Judge Brazos County, 1967 - present
Assistant County Attorney, Brazos County, 1964-1967
Admitted to Practice of Law, December 10, 1963
3.1 believe that the most effective deterrent to crime
is knowledge that criminal activity will result in swift
punishment of the offender. I believe in the objec
tives of the new Speedy Trial act and punishment
commensurate with the degree of guilty conduct.
4.1 believe that a combination of education and ex-
" perience best qualify an individual to assume
major responsibility such as a District Judgeship. I
will bring to that office my legal education and more
ithan ten years judicial experience as County
Judge.
5 I believe that the taxpaying citizens of Brazos
’ County are entitled to good administration of their
tax dollars. The District Judge is directly responsi
ble for the District Judge’s Office, the County Au
ditor’s Office and the Brazos County Probation Of
fice, amounting to almost 10% of the total operat
ing budget of Brazos County. I have the adminis
trative experience, gained as County Judge, to as
sure cooperation with the Commissioner’s Court in
matters of budget and personnel.
Civic and Other Governmental Activities:
Chairman, Brazos Valley Development Council
Member, Executive Committee, Brazos Valley Community Action
Agency (Chairman, 1971 - 1976)
Organizer and Member, Board of Trustees, Brazos Valley Mental
Health - Mental Retardation Center (Chairman, 1973-1977)
Chairman, Brazos County Civil Defense, 1967 - present
Member, Coordinating Committee (1971 - 1974) Bryan-College
Station Urban Transportation Policy Advisory and Steering
Committee (Chairman, 1974 - present)
Chairman, Governing Board, Brazos County Health Unit (City-
County), 1967 - present
Chairman, Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee, Brazos
County - Bryan-College Station - Texas A&M University, 1975 - present
Immediate Past President, Texas Association of Regional Councils
Member, Board of Directors, Arts Council of Brazos Valley
Education:
BA, Economics, Texas A&M University, 1961
JD, University of Texas School of Law, 1963
Professional Organizations:
State Bar Texas
Brazos County Bar Association
Texas Aggie Bar Association
Admitted to practice, United States Supreme Court, and U.S.
District Court for Southern District of Texas
Past Interests:
Fund Drive Chairman, Greater Bryan United Fund, 1967
President, Board of Directors, Greater Bryan United Fund, 1968
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Crestview, Inc., a Methodist
Retirement Home, 1973
Member, Board of Directors, Central Brazos Valley Mental Health
Center, Inc., 1973-1974
President, Bryan-College Station Knife and Fork Club, 1971
President, Brazos County Bar Association, 1968
Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Brazos Chapter
Board of Directors, Brazos County March of Dimes
Other:
Member, First United Methodist Church, Bryan, Texas
Children:
Bill Vance, Jr. - age 15
Karen Vance - age 12
Charles Vance - age 6
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