79S32138 BJM-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 794



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph M. "Joe" Nixon of Houston has 
rendered exceptional service to the people of his state as a member 
of the Texas House of Representatives; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Nixon has worked tirelessly on 
behalf of the constituents of District 133 since his initial 
election to the house in 1994; in his six terms of office, he has 
held a number of positions of responsibility, including chairman of 
the Civil Practices committee, cochairman of the Construction 
Industry-Related Workers' Compensation Issues committee, and 
member of the Judicial Affairs, Criminal Jurisprudence, Juvenile 
Justice and Family Issues, and Higher Education committees; his 
record of service has been recognized with numerous awards, 
including Legislator of the Year honors from the Texas 
Obstetricians and Gynecologists Association and the Texas Civil 
Justice League, as well as a Legislative Service Award from the 
Harris County Medical Society, and he was named champion of free 
enterprise by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Despite the many demands of public service and his 
law practice, Representative Nixon finds time to give back to the 
community he is proud to serve; he is presently a board member for 
the Holocaust Museum of Houston and has coached soccer and 
basketball teams in the West Houston Christian League and baseball 
in the Memorial Ashford Little League; moreover, this life fellow 
of the Houston Bar Foundation is a valued member of St. Michael's 
Catholic Church, the State Bar of Texas, and the Texas Bar 
Foundation, in which he is a fellow; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure in the Texas House, Joe Nixon 
has ably represented the interests of his constituents and people 
throughout the Lone Star State, and he has set an outstanding 
example of citizenship and service to others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable Joe 
Nixon for his legislative service and extend to him sincere 
appreciation for his dedication; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Representative Nixon as an expression of high regard 
by his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.