Bill Text: TX SR30 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Toby Powell.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-09 - Reported enrolled [SR30 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR30-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30
In Memory
of
Toby Powell
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Conroe in mourning the loss of Toby Powell, who died
September 12, 2020, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Toby Powell was an esteemed community leader and
served as mayor of Conroe; a lifelong Conroe resident, he was
born at the Montgomery County Hospital, and he enjoyed growing up
in Conroe and considered it an idyllic place in which to live; he
graduated from Conroe High School in 1959, and he worked at his
family's Shell station from sixth grade through his college years
at Sam Houston State University; and
WHEREAS, Toby began his career by serving as an employee
for Ernest Butler, a builder, and for an architect in Houston who
taught him to design homes; he returned to Conroe after two years
of professional experience in the field of home building, and he
accepted a position with Bill Newton, a local developer; Toby's
notable contributions to subdivision development projects led to
his service in a series of leadership roles with civic
institutions, including the City Planning Commission and the
Conroe City Council, and in 2010, he was appointed mayor pro
tempore; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, Toby was elected mayor of the City of
Conroe, and he served with integrity and enthusiasm and with a
determination to ensure the city's continued growth and
prosperity; he eased tax burdens for citizens while guiding
wide-scale civic improvements and expanding opportunities for
residents; his spirited and wise leadership helped to ensure that
the community he loved was positioned to meet the changing
demands of modern society; and
WHEREAS, Toby Powell was an exemplary citizen and an
admirable public servant, and he was a treasured congregant of
Mims Baptist Church; he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind
memories that will long be cherished by his family, friends, and
area citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Toby Powell: his wife of 22 years, Vanessa Powell, and
his three children; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate