Rotary Friendship Exchange

Judge John Delaney is a 5th generation Texan who has lived in Bryan, Texas since 1973. He was educated at Princeton University and the University of
Texas School of Law and served as a Navy officer on an amphibious ship during the Vietnam War era.

After leaving the Navy, Delaney completed law school and practiced law as a litigator before being appointed to the 272nd District Court in Brazos
County, where he served until retirement. As a trial judge with over 30 years’ experience, he has presided over more than 570 jury trials and several thousand bench trials.
Judge Delaney now practices as a mediator and arbitrator, having handled over 975 cases in this capacity. He continues to hold court weekly as a specially assigned trial judge to handle all child abuse and neglect cases in Brazos County. He currently travels throughout Texas speaking to groups and testifying to the state Legislature
on reforming drug laws and the criminal justice system.

Since 2003 he has been the adult Sunday school teacher for the Wesley Class at First Methodist Church of Bryan. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Bryan since 1992. Judge Delaney and his wife, Jeanne, are the parents of four adult children and have four grandchildren.

More about the Friendship Exchange: It is an international exchange program for Rotary members and friends that allows participants to take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs. Participants may travel as individuals, couples, families, or groups, and may be Rotary members or not.  

The benefits of an exchange might include: broadening ones international understanding, exploring a profession or job in a different context, building enduring friendships, gaining opportunities for active project involvement and support, learning about a region’s people, food, languages, customs, and history.

It can also provide you the opportunity to find partners for grants and establish a foundation for peace and service.