Bill Text: TX SR686 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Daniel Raymond Beck.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-04 - Reported enrolled [SR686 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR686-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686
In Memory
of
Daniel Raymond Beck
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of La Grange and Flatonia in mourning the loss of Daniel Raymond
Beck, who died April 12, 2015, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Dan Beck was born on February 18, 1945, in Shiner,
and he graduated from Flatonia High School in 1962; he earned a
bachelor's degree in government from Southwest Texas State
College and a doctor of jurisprudence degree from The University
of Texas School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Between 1969 and 1981, Mr. Beck practiced law in
Flatonia and La Grange; he also served Fayette County for many
years as a justice of the peace, a county attorney, and a county
judge; he was elected District Judge of the 155th Judicial
District Court in 1991, and he served in this position until his
retirement in 2010; he was committed to improving people's lives
and was instrumental in establishing a mental health program for
those accused of crime who suffered from mental illness; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beck was an avid supporter of youth sports
programs and was proud to have managed and coached several baseball
teams in the region; he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and was active in numerous civic organizations, and he
enjoyed backyard carpentry and designing walking sticks; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Dan
Beck was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will
long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Daniel Raymond Beck; 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 Dan Beck.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate