Bill Text: TX HR587 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Jimmy Don Blair.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-29 - Reported enrolled [HR587 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR587-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 587

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jimmy Don Blair, an esteemed Texan and friend to
many, passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Floyd and Myrtle Blair, Jimmy
Blair was born in Borger on September 27, 1941, and grew up in the J.
M. Huber oil camp where his father worked; during his youth, he
traveled with his parents throughout the U.S. for his father's job
and helped out on his uncle's farm in Oklahoma; he attended Borger
High School, where he served as senior class president and was voted
Mr. Borger High, and he went on to graduate from the University of
Oklahoma and to earn a law degree from The University of Texas at
Austin; and
WHEREAS, An expert in contract negotiation, litigation
policies, and legislative initiatives, Mr. Blair spent his early
career as a city attorney and city judge in Amarillo and as an
assistant district attorney in Randall County; he cofounded a law
practice dedicated to assisting local governments with property tax
collection, and he relocated to Houston in the 1980s to expand the
firm, which eventually grew into Linebarger, Goggan, Blair &
Sampson, LLP; following his retirement in 2006, he continued to
serve the firm as a senior advisor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blair was actively engaged in his community,
hosting hundreds of fundraisers and giving generously of his time
and talents to many worthy groups and organizations, including the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Hurricane Ike Relief Fund
Committee, and the Conroe ISD Education Foundation; moreover, he
participated in Leadership Montgomery County and supported
numerous politicians and public servants as a mentor and friend; in
recognition of his myriad contributions, he was named a Hometown
Hero of The Woodlands; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blair was a devoted father to his daughter,
Maris, who he raised on his own for many years; he enjoyed 35 years
of marriage with his beloved wife, Nelda, and his life was further
enriched by a large extended family that included his son-in-law,
David, his step-grandchildren, Jeremy and Lauren, and a host of
other cherished loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Blair earned the admiration of all who knew
him, not only for his professional success but also for his
exceptional kindness and generosity, and he leaves behind a legacy
of good works that will be remembered for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmy Don Blair and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Jimmy
Blair.
Thompson of Harris
Phelan Guerra Murr
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
Allison Harless Noble
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
Ashby Harrison Orr
Bailes Hayes Ortega
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
Bernal Herrero Perez
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
Bonnen Holland Price
Bowers Howard Ramos
Bryant Hull Raney
Buckley Hunter Raymond
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
Canales Kacal Schofield
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
Cole Kitzman Shine
Collier Klick Slaton
Cook Kuempel Slawson
Cortez Lalani Smith
Craddick Lambert Smithee
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
Darby Leach Stucky
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
Dean Longoria Talarico
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
Gates Meyer Turner
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
Geren Moody Vasut
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 587 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House