Bill Text: TX HR302 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 302 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of James and Linda Zander of DeSoto.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-29 - Reported enrolled [HR302 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR302-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 302



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of DeSoto lost two respected members of
	their community with the passing of former city council member
	James Zander, 68, and his wife, Linda Zander, 73, on December 21,
	2020; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 1, 1947, Linda Zander pursued a
	career as an interior designer before becoming the chief financial
	officer of her husband's insurance firm, James Zander & Associates;
	she was a member of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Board of
	Directors, chair of the Chamber of Commerce Gala, and former
	president of Keep DeSoto Beautiful; she was also active in the Best
	Southwest Chamber, Leadership Southwest, and the DeSoto Arts
	Commission; moreover, she was named the Bobby Wattle DeSoto Chamber
	of Commerce Citizen of the Year, and in 2017, she and Mr. Zander
	were presented with the DeSoto Eagle; and
	WHEREAS, James Zander was born on April 23, 1952; he was a
	graduate of the University of New Haven, Ohio University, and the
	American College of Financial Services, and in 1983, he founded
	James Zander & Associates; a leader in his community, he served on
	the DeSoto City Council, the DeSoto Economic Development
	Corporation Board, and the boards of the DeSoto ISD Education
	Foundation and DeSoto Dining and Dialogue; he also contributed his
	time and talents to several other civic organizations, including
	the Dallas County ACA Coalition and the Community Emergency
	Response Team; a member of the University of New Haven Board of
	Governors, he was recognized by the school with a Distinguished
	Alumni Award in 2006 and an honorary doctorate in 2018; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed couple were joined in matrimony on
	July 8, 2006; they were valued congregants of Disciple Central
	Community Church, and they delighted in time spent with their many
	friends and loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, James and Linda Zander shared a rich and purposeful
	life together, and they leave behind a legacy of devotion to their
	community that will be admired for many years to come; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of James and Linda
	Zander and extend deepest sympathy to all who mourn their passing;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James and
	Linda Zander.

	Sherman, Sr.

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 302 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 25, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House