Bill Text: TX HR253 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 253

Introduced

Bill Title: In memory of John Lee Sullivan of Galveston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-19 - Referred to Local & Consent Calendars [HR253 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR253-Introduced.html

	89R13802 AMB-D

	By: Leo Wilson	H.R. No. 253



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
	memories of John Lee Sullivan of Galveston, who passed away on
	December 24, 2024, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Galveston to John and Bernice Sullivan on
	March 19, 1940, John Sullivan graduated from Ball High School in
	1958, and he went on to attend Texas A&M University, where he earned
	a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics; he completed
	postgraduate work in real estate at The University of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Sullivan worked for the Texas General Land
	Office and the Texas Veterans Land Board before returning to
	Galveston to establish the real estate firm Sullivan and
	Associates; he later cofounded the land development company
	Sullivan Enterprises with his brother, Gerald, and among their
	numerous developments were Campeche Cove Residential Subdivision,
	Westgate Shopping Center, and Newport Galveston; while
	Mr. Sullivan's many businesses encompassed the real estate,
	maritime, and investment industries, his true love was ranching,
	and he owned Sullivan Land and Cattle Company and was a valued
	member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association;
	and
	WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Galvestonian, Mr. Sullivan took
	great pride in his hometown and its history; he served on the
	Galveston City Council, and he held leadership roles with a number
	of organizations, including the Galveston Regional Chamber of
	Commerce, the Galveston Association of Realtors, and the Galveston
	College Board of Regents; he was also a lifelong member of
	First Lutheran Church of Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Sullivan enjoyed the love
	and support of his wife, Cindy, with whom he shared a rewarding
	marriage that spanned 53 years; he was the father of three children,
	Kathryn, Elizabeth, and John, and he had the pleasure of seeing his
	family grow to include eight grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
	community, John Sullivan earned the lasting respect and admiration
	of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Lee Sullivan and
	extend heartfelt condolences to his loved ones; 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 John
	Sullivan.