Bill Text: TX HR36 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: In memory of Joe Landin of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-07-15 - Filed [HR36 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR36-Introduced.html
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| By: Murr | H.R. No. 36 | |
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| WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas | ||
| have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and | ||
| workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives | ||
| in the pandemic was Joe Landin, a dedicated and well-respected | ||
| employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed | ||
| away on December 28, 2020, at the age of 54; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Landin began his career with the TDCJ at the | ||
| Tulia Unit in 1993 and transferred to the Montford Unit in Lubbock | ||
| in 1995; he retired at the age of 50 before returning to the | ||
| Montford Unit three years later; he was known for his commitment to | ||
| his work, and he often volunteered to assist during staff shortages | ||
| or during times of crisis, including major storms in 2005 and 2020; | ||
| in recognition of his outstanding record of service, he was | ||
| presented with one of the first Montford Unit challenge coins; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Landin took great pride in | ||
| his four children and delighted in time spent with his seven | ||
| grandchildren; in the workplace, he was highly esteemed by his | ||
| fellow staff members, who appreciated his sincerity and empathy, as | ||
| well as his delightful sense of humor; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Landin faithfully and ably performed his duties | ||
| throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal | ||
| Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all | ||
| who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of | ||
| Joe Landin and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and | ||
| colleagues; 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 Joe Landin. | ||
