Round Rock Courtroom Named After Longtime Judge

ROUND ROCK, TX — City Council members recently voted to rename the city's municipal courtroom as the Dan R. McNery Municipal Courtroom in honor of the judge who passed away earlier this year.

McNery served as the city's municipal court judge for fore than half his lifetime starting in 1982, and practiced law in the community for 39 years, officials noted.

“He served with integrity and dedication throughout his appointment,” retired Court Administrator Tracie Glaeser said. Glaeser sent the formal request to council for the renaming of the facility. “He lived his life in a way that influenced and positively impacted so many people who continued to learn from him," Glaeser said.

McNery called Round Rock home for 44 years, actively participating in the community through his church, business and municipal role. He died on April 30 following a two-year battle with cancer.

An official dedication ceremony for the courtroom will to take place at a later date.