Famous County Judge Retiring

Here is an article about Judge Eckels (made famous by Hurricane Katrina a couple of years ago):

County Judge Eckels unfazed by criticism over departure | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

He was good for Harris County. Certainly good for the Katrina evacuees. (He and Mayor Bill White made sure that we in Houston did the right thing)

The reason that I am posting this here is that he is turning 50 this year as well. (Mayor White turned 50 a couple of years ago) and he wants to get into the private sector.

So I wonder what changes I will see this year in my year of turning 50?