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Conrith Davis - Reappointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott as one of three to the Judicial Compensation Comission for a term to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission recommends the proper salaries to be paid by the state for all justices and judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Courts of Appeals and state district courts. From Sugar Land, Conrith previously served as a board member of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. He retired from the US Air Force as a Lt. Colonel, having served 22 years on active duty. During this time, Davis earned numerous awards meritorious awards and citations for excellence in leadership. He also worked as a sales executive, consulting medium to large law firms. He is the chairman of the Sugar Land Ethics Task Force, Multi-cultural Advisory Team, and Parks Bond Committee. He is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a member of the Rotary c-Club of Houston. Davis received a Bachelor of Arts from Fayetteville State University, and a Master's degree from Pepperdine University. Additionally, he attended several executive education programs at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, and the Naval Graduate School, International Resource Management Program.
Ruby Powers - On June 24, 2017, Ruby Powers was one of two awarded the Advocacy Award at the 2017 American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Awards Ceremony. She was in part honored for her rigorous influence from Austin to the US Congress, and her leadership to encourage others to be actively involved in being the change you want to see in this world. Her law firm is Powers Law Group in Houston. Ruby was also on 90.1 KPFT at 9 pm on June 28th with Jill Campbell to talk about recent immigration topics. Congratulations, Ruby!
Ed Nelson - At the Annual Texas Association of Sports Officials Scholarship Awards Banquet in Sugar Land on June 13, 2017, , Ed presented scholarships to 21 deserving students amounting to $45,000. These scholars have dedicated themselves to their studies and to baseball. Houston TASO Baseball Umpires raised the money with 83 applicants which started 17 years ago. Over $625,000 has been awarded with funds raised in off-season baseball tournament with 96 teams, making this the largest single baseball tournament known. Keep up the good work with our communities youth, Ed, in helping them make their college dreams come true!