Bill Text: TX HR239 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of former state representative Joseph Lynn Nabers.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-02 - Reported enrolled [HR239 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR239-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 239

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former state representative Joseph Lynn Nabers of
Austin passed away on July 31, 2010, and his loss is keenly felt by
the numerous friends that he made through the years as well as by
the many people in Texas and beyond whose lives he forever enriched;
and
WHEREAS, Lynn Nabers earned a bachelor of science degree from
Howard Payne University in Brownwood and a juris doctor degree from
Baylor University; he was elected to the Texas House of
Representatives soon after receiving his law degree, and voters
subsequently returned him to office six times; among major
legislation that he carried were the act that established the
Tuition Equalization Grant Program and bills relating to the state
bar, the Medical Practice Act, and property taxes as well as a
revision of the Texas Penal Code; he chaired the House Health and
Welfare Committee and the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee; and
WHEREAS, After nearly a decade and a half in the state
legislature, Mr. Nabers joined the Brown McCarroll law firm as a
partner; he later assisted his wife in the creation and management
of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., an Austin-based consulting and
research firm, and was the firm's senior vice president and general
counsel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nabers's busy professional life also included
the oversight of three enterprises in the Brownwood area; he
operated a working cattle ranch in Brown County and a natural gas
business, and he was a director of the Citizens National Bank for
more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Named one of the 10 best legislators by Texas
Monthly magazine during his time in office, Mr. Nabers also
received awards from the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Youth
Commission, and Texas Business magazine; the State Bar of Texas
honored him as a Fellow and bestowed on him its Distinguished
Service Award; in addition, he served on the board of trustees of
Howard Payne University for more than 20 years, and he was named a
Distinguished Alumnus and recognized with an honorary doctorate
from that institution; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nabers generously shared his talents with many
Lone Star State organizations; he served as director of the Texas
Sesquicentennial Commission in 1986, held membership in the Greater
Austin Chamber of Commerce, participated in the St. David's
Healthcare Scholarship Program, and further distinguished himself
on the Corporate Council of the Long Center for the Performing Arts;
at the time of his passing, he was the chair of Travis County
Municipal Utility District No. 6; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Nabers enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Mary Scott Nabers, and together they were
the proud parents of two sons, Scott and Tim; Mr. Nabers was devoted
to his grandchildren, never lost his love of politics, took great
pleasure in spending time with his friends on hunting, fishing, and
golf outings, and believed strongly in good government; and
WHEREAS, The Lone Star State gained greatly from the vision,
initiative, and outstanding contributions of Lynn Nabers, and his
achievements provide an inspiring example of the good that one
person can accomplish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Joseph
Lynn Nabers and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Mary Scott Nabers; to his children, Scott
Nabers and Tim Nabers; to his daughter-in-law, Karen; to his
grandchildren, Lauren Scott Nabers, Kailey Anne Nabers, Jack
Harrison Nabers, Samuel Scott Nabers, Rachel Elizabeth Nabers, and
Davis Scott Nabers; to his cousins, Robert Alan Lewis, Dr. Jim
Littlefield, and Olin Jones; and to his other relatives and many
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 Lynn
Nabers.
Keffer
Straus Gonzales of Williamson Morrison
Aliseda Gonzalez Munoz, Jr.
Allen Gooden Murphy
Alonzo Guillen Naishtat
Alvarado Gutierrez Nash
Anchia Hamilton Oliveira
Anderson of Dallas Hancock Orr
Anderson of McLennan Hardcastle Otto
Aycock Harless Parker
Beck Harper-Brown Patrick
Berman Hartnett Paxton
Bohac Hernandez Luna Pena
Bonnen Hilderbran Perry
Branch Hochberg Phillips
Brown Hopson Pickett
Burkett Howard of Fort Bend Pitts
Burnam Howard of Travis Price
Button Huberty Quintanilla
Cain Hughes Raymond
Callegari Hunter Reynolds
Carter Isaac Riddle
Castro Jackson Ritter
Chisum Johnson Rodriguez
Christian Keffer Schwertner
Coleman King of Parker Scott
Cook King of Taylor Sheets
Craddick King of Zavala Sheffield
Creighton Kleinschmidt Shelton
Crownover Kolkhorst Simpson
Darby Kuempel Smith of Harris
Davis of Dallas Landtroop Smith of Tarrant
J. Davis of Harris Larson Smithee
S. Davis of Harris Laubenberg Solomons
Deshotel Lavender Strama
Driver Legler Taylor of Collin
Dukes Lewis Taylor of Galveston
Dutton Lozano Thompson
Eiland Lucio III Torres
Eissler Lyne Truitt
Elkins Madden Turner
Farias Mallory Caraway Veasey
Farrar Margo Villarreal
Fletcher Marquez Vo
Flynn Martinez Walle
Frullo Martinez Fischer Weber
Gallego McClendon White
Garza Menendez Woolley
Geren Miles Workman
Giddings Miller of Comal Zedler
Gonzales of Hidalgo Miller of Erath Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 239 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 1, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House