Harris County Judge Robert Eckels has been named one of Esquire Magazine’s Best and Brightest of 2005:
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Date: November 11, 2005
Release: ImmediateContact:Gloria Roemer
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713 – 398-3139 (Cell)COUNTY JUDGE ECKELS NAMED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S “BEST AND BRIGHTEST”
Houston – Harris County Judge Robert Eckels joined an impressive group of 30 Americans in being named one of Esquire Magazine’s “Best and Brightest” 2005. Every year Esquire Magazine selects a group of individuals who demonstrate extraordinary leadership or ability in their chosen field. Each honoree is then showcased in the December issue of the magazine.
Esquire selected Judge Eckels because of his leadership in the Hurricane Katrina and Rita operations. He is profiled in the good government field. The article written about him in the magazine is titled “The Power of Government to Do Good: Citizen of the Year”. According to Esquire, “when the city of New Orleans evacuated to Houston, Harris County Judge Robert Eckels took them in. He was an island of competence in the face of catastrophe”.
“This honor represents the outstanding teamwork of hundreds of dedicated men and women in Harris County who did a great job”, said Judge Eckels. “It was a privilege to work with them during one of the most dramatic events in our nation’s history. “
Esquire Magazine sponsored a reception and dinner for the honorees on Wednesday evening, November 9, 2005, in New York City.
Congratulations, Judge Eckels!
