SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 221
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to pay tribute to an insightful and dedicated public servant,
Senator Jon Lindsay, for his distinguished service in the
Senate; and
WHEREAS, Imbued with a deep commitment to improving the
quality of life for all Texans, Senator Lindsay was elected to
the Texas Senate in 1996 to represent Senate District 7 after
serving the citizens of Harris County as Harris County Judge
for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, During his noteworthy tenure as Harris County
Judge, Senator Lindsay was instrumental in initiating numerous
innovative infrastructure projects, including the Harris County
toll road system, park development, flood control projects, and
jail and juvenile detention facilities, and he brought his
experience in those areas to bear in his work in the Senate;
and
WHEREAS, Senator Lindsay was named 1986 Engineer of the
Year by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers for his
leadership in the construction of the Sam Houston and Hardy
toll roads; and
WHEREAS, Currently vice chairman of the Committee on
Intergovernmental Relations, Senator Lindsay also sits on
the Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, and Natural
Resources Committees; and
WHEREAS, Senator Lindsay has served the Senate with
exceptional skill, civility, and dedication throughout his
tenure; his exceptional knowledge in the areas of property
owners' rights and transportation issues has made him a
respected voice for his constituents and an invaluable asset
to his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Senator Lindsay was named Legislator of
the Year by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill for his
legislative initiative requiring police officers to be trained
in de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques; and
WHEREAS, Senator Lindsay has served his constituents,
the Senate, and the State of Texas admirably and with grace and
dignity; he has enjoyed the unwavering support of his wife,
Tony, and their three sons, Steve, Larry, and Jon, while ably
performing his duties in the legislature; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the
Honorable Jon Lindsay and extend appreciation to him for his
invaluable service as a member of the Senate; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Senator Lindsay as an expression of highest regard and deepest
friendship from his colleagues in the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
Armbrister Fraser Ogden
Averitt Gallegos Seliger
Barrientos Harris Shapiro
Brimer Hinojosa Shapleigh
Carona Jackson Staples
Deuell Janek Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Wentworth
Ellis Madla West
Eltife Nelson Williams
Estes Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2006.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate