1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 The Honorable John Nelson 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Wichita Falls and the State of Texas in mourning the loss of the 1-8 Honorable John "Keith" Nelson, who died March 8, 2001, at the age 1-9 of 69; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A native of Wichita Falls, Judge Nelson was born 1-11 the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Otis Nelson on January 7, 1932; 1-12 he was a 1949 graduate of Wichita Falls High School; and 1-13 WHEREAS, He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1-14 1953 and from The University of Texas School of Law in 1958; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Judge Nelson proudly served his country in the 1-16 United States Army for two years, and he served the people of 1-17 Wichita Falls for 21 years; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Described by attorneys as a judge with a keen 1-19 legal mind, Judge Nelson gave his rulings with wit, humor, 1-20 and compassion; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Appointed to the 78th District Court by former 2-2 Governor Bill Clements in 1979, Judge Nelson was known as a 2-3 tough but fair judge who treated everyone with respect and 2-4 dignity; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Judge Nelson enjoyed bowling, gin rummy, and the 2-6 stock car races; he attended the Daytona 500 every year; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A former member of the board of trustees of 2-8 the First Presbyterian Church, Judge Nelson was a member of 2-9 the Mavericks and of Elks Lodge 1105; and 2-10 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-11 he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom and 2-12 warmth will not be forgotten by his loved ones; and 2-13 WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, stepfather, and 2-14 grandfather, Judge Nelson leaves memories that will remain 2-15 cherished by all who shared his life; he will be greatly missed; 2-16 now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-19 members of his family; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-21 for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-22 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-23 do so in memory of the Honorable John "Keith" Nelson. 3-1 Haywood 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on March 21, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate