Bill Text: TX SR684 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 684 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Jess T. Hay.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-04 - Reported enrolled [SR684 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR684-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 684


	In Memory
	of
	Jess T. Hay

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Jess T. Hay, a champion of higher
	education and a leading advocate for mental health services in
	Texas, who died on April 13, 2015; and
	WHEREAS, Jess Hay was born on January 22, 1931, in Forney;
	he enriched the lives of all who knew him through his optimism,
	his loyalty, and his valued counsel; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hay served on The University of Texas System
	Board of Regents for 12 years; he also served on the board of
	trustees of his alma mater, Southern Methodist University; and
	WHEREAS, He was a prominent figure in Democratic Party
	politics, and he served on numerous community and statewide
	boards; he worked with his beloved wife, the late Betty Jo Hay, to
	establish the Texas Mental Health Foundation and the Betty Jo Hay
	Distinguished Chair of Mental Health at The University of Texas
	Southwestern Medical Center; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hay shared more than 53 years of
	marriage, and they were blessed with two daughters, three
	grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Noted for his integrity and his exceptional
	accomplishments, he was respected and beloved by many, and his
	legacy will live on in the hearts of innumerable citizens for
	decades to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Jess T. Hay; 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 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Jess T. Hay.

	Zaffirini



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 4, 2015, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate