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

Texas House Resolution 239 (Prior Session Legislation)

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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-Introduced.html

	82R7130 MGR-D

	By: Keffer	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.