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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas |
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have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and |
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workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives |
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in the pandemic was Joe Landin, a dedicated and well-respected |
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employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed |
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away on December 28, 2020, at the age of 54; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Landin began his career with the TDCJ at the |
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Tulia Unit in 1993 and transferred to the Montford Unit in Lubbock |
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in 1995; he retired at the age of 50 before returning to the |
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Montford Unit three years later; he was known for his commitment to |
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his work, and he often volunteered to assist during staff shortages |
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or during times of crisis, including major storms in 2005 and 2020; |
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in recognition of his outstanding record of service, he was |
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presented with one of the first Montford Unit challenge coins; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Landin took great pride in |
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his four children and delighted in time spent with his seven |
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grandchildren; in the workplace, he was highly esteemed by his |
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fellow staff members, who appreciated his sincerity and empathy, as |
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well as his delightful sense of humor; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Landin faithfully and ably performed his duties |
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throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal |
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Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Joe Landin and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and |
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colleagues; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joe Landin. |