Montgomery County Judge Kathleen Hamilton Named Hometown Hero by Assistance League

Conroe, TX - At a chapter ceremony on September 28, Assistance League of Montgomery County named The Honorable Judge Kathleen Hamilton its Hometown Hero for the 2026 Stars of Service campaign honoring America's 250th anniversary.Judge Hamilton has served on Assistance League’s Advisory Council for 25 years, providing valuable insights and support as the organization continues to grow and serve Montgomery County residents. Her volunteer record beyond Assistance League reads like a roadmap of this community: President of the Conroe Symphony Board, decades with the Conroe Noon Lions Club, current Vice Regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at Sacred Heart Church, and service on the Dispute Resolution Center’s Board. This year, she received the Will Harrison Award of Civility from the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Women of Distinction Award from the Montgomery County Women’s Council of Organizations, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Isaac Conroe Founder’s Day celebration, cementing her lifelong dedication. “Today is about the twenty-five years she’s given to Assistance League of Montgomery County, to its mission, and to the people we serve,” said Molly Parkhill, President.Judge Hamilton briefly spoke about her history with the Board of Assistance League and concluded by noting the organization's impact in helping those it serves lead better lives. “They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds,” she said in her message, urging them to keep growing and serving.The Hometown Heroes recognition program is part of Stars of Service, National Assistance League's coordinated campaign honoring America's 250th anniversary through community service. Each of Assistance League's 95 chapters is recognizing one Hometown Hero whose work exemplifies American volunteerism. Judge Hamilton will also be featured in a national showcase published by National Assistance League in October 2026.Assistance League of Montgomery County is a nonprofit organization in Conroe, TX, serving Montgomery County residents. To learn more, visit us at assistanceleague.org/chapter/montgomerycounty