Bill Text: TX HR1347 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1347 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Jackie Nations for his service on the Van City Council.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-03 - Reported enrolled [HR1347 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1347-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1347



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Jackie Nations is concluding a remarkable 30-year
	tenure on the Van City Council in May 2017; and
	WHEREAS, First elected in 1984, Mr. Nations served two
	consecutive terms before deciding not to run again; he was soon
	asked to complete the term of a council member who had stepped down,
	however, and he has served on the council ever since; throughout his
	time in office, he has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to
	addressing the concerns of his constituents; he also served his
	fellow citizens for 45 years as a member of the Van Volunteer Fire
	Department; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Grand Saline in December 1948, Mr. Nations
	lived in Wisdom Temple for a year before his family moved to Van,
	where he graduated from high school; he went on to complete an
	associate degree in petroleum technology at Tyler Junior College,
	and in later years he earned a second associate degree from TJC in
	engineering; Mr. Nations began working for Union Oil Company of
	California in 1970, in his hometown; he interrupted his career with
	the company to serve in the United States Army for two years and
	then returned to UNOCAL in 1973; following the sale of the company
	to Chevron in 2005, he continued his employment as a facilities
	engineering supervisor for a further six years, a stint broken
	briefly by a six-month attempt at retirement; since 2010, this
	esteemed Texan has worked for an oil and gas consulting company; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nations enjoys the support
	and encouragement of his wife, Rhea Lene; he takes great pride in
	his daughter, Eryka Sewell, and his four grandchildren; his return
	to private life will allow him to become even more involved at his
	church, as well as to pursue his interests in golf, hunting, sports,
	and auto shows; and
	WHEREAS, Jackie Nations has greatly benefited his community
	over the past three decades through his outstanding contributions
	as a member of the Van City Council, and his desire to serve others
	and work toward the greater good sets an inspiring example for his
	fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Jackie Nations for his 30 years of service
	on the Van City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Nations as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Flynn

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1347 was adopted by the House on April
	27, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House