Bill Text: TX HR2237 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Daniel M. Jensen of Fort Worth.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2237 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2237-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2237 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The city of Fort Worth lost a beloved community | ||
| leader with the passing of Daniel M. Jensen on December 5, 2021, at | ||
| the age of 66; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Elwood and Elaine Jensen, Danny Jensen | ||
| was born on July 24, 1955, and he grew up with the companionship of | ||
| his brother, David; he graduated from Alamo Heights High School in | ||
| San Antonio in 1973, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from | ||
| Texas Tech University as well as a master's degree from Texas | ||
| Christian University; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Jensen began his career with the Texas College | ||
| of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health | ||
| Science Center at Fort Worth in 1984, and he initially served as | ||
| director of development and executive director of the foundation; | ||
| in 1990, he became the vice president for governmental affairs for | ||
| HSC, and he was later appointed the associate vice chancellor for | ||
| governmental relations; over the course of his nearly four decades | ||
| of service, he spearheaded legislative strategy that was central to | ||
| the growth of a significantly larger and more diverse HSC; he played | ||
| an instrumental role in gaining support for a number of new | ||
| facilities on campus and for the establishment of the Graduate | ||
| School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Public Health, the | ||
| School of Health Professions, and the UNT System College of | ||
| Pharmacy; he collaborated with local, state, and federal officials | ||
| as well as with other community leaders to advance HSC, the City of | ||
| Fort Worth, and higher education in Texas; as part of HSC's 50th | ||
| Anniversary, he was designated as one of the school's "50 Heroes"; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Jensen married Lynette Walker in 1983, and they | ||
| were blessed with two children, Dane and Abigail; known for his | ||
| jovial personality and big heart, he was a kind and caring father as | ||
| well as a beloved friend, and he never missed an opportunity to | ||
| express his gratitude to those who shared in his life; during his | ||
| leisure hours, he enjoyed playing golf; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Danny Jensen brightened the world for all who knew | ||
| him with his wit, charm, and outgoing personality, and he left | ||
| behind a legacy of service that his loved ones can remember with | ||
| pride; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel M. Jensen and | ||
| extend sincere condolences to his family and friends; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Danny | ||
| Jensen. | ||
| Geren | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2237 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
