Bill Text: TX HR9 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 9 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: In memory of Dr. Joe David Townsend of South Padre Island.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-07-09 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR9 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR9-Introduced.html

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	By: Guillen	H.R. No. 9



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas A&M community is mourning the loss of
	admired educator Dr. Joe David Townsend of South Padre Island, who
	passed away on July 1, 2021, at the age of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Born to Charles Eli Townsend and Pauline Townsend on
	July 24, 1945, Joe Townsend grew up with a brother, Donald, and
	graduated from McAllen High School; while earning his bachelor's
	degree in agricultural education at Texas A&M University, he served
	as president of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences student
	council, and he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, the
	Agricultural Leadership Society, FFA, and the 4-H Club; he began
	his career as a high school teacher while completing a master's
	degree and doctoral degree in agricultural education at Iowa State
	University, and he taught at both Iowa State and Illinois State; and
	WHEREAS, "Dr. Joe" returned to Texas A&M in 1984 and became
	associate dean for students in the College of Agriculture and Life
	Sciences and associate vice president for students; over the course
	of a quarter century, he taught at least 1,000 students per
	semester; he received numerous accolades, including the University
	Distinguished Teaching Award, the John J. Koldus III Award from the
	Division of Student Affairs, and the Outstanding Alumni Award from
	the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; in addition, he was
	recognized by Minorities in Agriculture and the Natural Resources
	and Related Sciences Council, and he was honored four times by the
	Association of Former Students; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Dr. Townsend shared a
	fulfilling marriage of 41 years with his wife, Christine Davis
	Townsend; he took great pride in his children, Kelly and Michael,
	and his four grandchildren; in 2009, Dr. Christine Townsend
	established the Dr. Joe D. Townsend Agricultural Leadership,
	Education, and Communications Leadership Fellows Program at Texas
	A&M in honor of her husband; the couple was inducted into the Texas
	Letterman's Association Hall of Honor together; and
	WHEREAS, Joe David Townsend enriched the lives of countless
	students over the course of his long career in higher education, and
	his contributions to Texas A&M University will continue to resonate
	in the years to come; 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
	Dr. Joe David Townsend 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 Joe David
	Townsend.