Bill Text: TX SCR1 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Engrossed

Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: In memory of former Texas Senator John Nesbett Leedom.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-07-19 - Signed by the Governor [SCR1 Detail]

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	By: Carona	S.C.R. No. 1



	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of the Honorable John Nesbett Leedom, former
	Texas Senator and Republican Party stalwart, who died May 31, 2011,
	at the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Leedom served his community and state with
	honor and distinction, both as a businessman and as a public
	servant, and his many achievements set a sterling example which
	have served as an inspiration to generations of Texans; and
	WHEREAS, John Nesbett Leedom was born July 27, 1921, in
	Dallas; he became an Eagle Scout as a young man and graduated from
	Highland Park High School; he earned a degree in electrical
	engineering from Rice University in 1943 and served the nation in
	the United States Navy during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Leedom was the cofounder and chief executive
	officer of Wholesale Electronic Supply, Incorporated, in Dallas; he
	was active in numerous professional organizations through the
	years, including service as president of the National Electronic
	Distributors Association and of the National Association of
	Wholesaler-Distributors and as national director of the Young
	Presidents Organization; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Leedom played a vital role in the rebirth
	and growth of the Republican Party in Texas, beginning with his
	service as chair of the Dallas County Republican Party in the early
	1960s and later as campaign chair for Congressman Jim Collins; in
	1975, he was elected to the Dallas City Council, where he served two
	terms and chaired the finance, public safety, and cable television
	committees; and
	WHEREAS, He was elected in 1980 to represent District 16 in
	the Texas Senate, and he served five terms as a senator, retiring in
	1996; he sponsored legislation that led to the creation of the Rainy
	Day Fund, and in 1989, he served as President Pro Tempore of the
	Senate; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Leedom was a devout Christian who practiced
	his faith in his daily life; he was a trustee of Grace Bible Church,
	and he often expressed his gratitude for having been able to serve
	the public; and
	WHEREAS, A man of vision, courage, and loyalty, he gave
	generously to others, and his wisdom, his determination, and his
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten
	by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
	and although he will be deeply missed by his family and countless
	friends, he will continue to live in their hearts and minds; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas,
	1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of the Honorable John Nesbett Leedom: Betty
	Leedom, his loving wife of 56 years; Joanne Leedom Ackerman, Judy
	Leedom Tyrer, Becky Trigg, Danny Kennedy, Linda Leedom Moore, and
	John Leedom, Jr.; and his 12 grandchildren and six
	great-grandchildren; 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
	Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do
	so in memory of John Nesbett Leedom.