SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 962

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Williamson County in mourning the untimely loss of S. Thomas McDaniel, who died February 28, 2006, at the age of 61; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Tom McDaniel remained true to the traditional values that he acquired in his childhood; a native son of Texas, he was born in Terrell on April 1, 1944, and graduated from Duncanville High School; he joined the United States Air Force at age 17 and served for four years before entering Dallas Baptist College, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in accounting; and

WHEREAS, He became a licensed certified public accountant and an experienced businessman as he advanced in his career; he was an auditor for Arthur Young and Company and held several senior management positions with oil industry companies; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McDaniel moved to Georgetown in 1996 and opened his own certified public accounting and financial services firm, which provided tax preparation, estate planning, and investment management; an exemplary citizen, he became active in a variety of local organizations, including the Georgetown Library Foundation, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and the Williamson County Historical Museum; and

WHEREAS, After he worked in several political campaigns, his interest in community affairs impelled him to stand as a candidate for public office in 2004; he was elected to the Williamson County Commissioners Court as the Precinct 3 representative; and

WHEREAS, Commissioner McDaniel soon gained a reputation for hard work and integrity; his dedication to his office was apparent in his perfect attendance record at the commissioners court meetings and in the long hours he spent researching issues and communicating with his constituents to determine their opinions and concerns; and

WHEREAS, His beloved wife of 34 years, Linda, and his dear son, Ryan, supported him in all of his public and professional achievements; and

WHEREAS, Highly respected by all who knew him, Commissioner McDaniel brought a spirit of generosity and integrity to everything he accomplished; his family and friends may take comfort in the knowledge that the positive contributions he made to the Georgetown community will continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of S. Thomas McDaniel: his wife, Linda Kay Williams McDaniel; his son, Ryan Thomas McDaniel; his sister and his brother-in-law, Paula Ann McDaniel and Richard Williams; and his other relatives; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of S. Thomas McDaniel. Ogden

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate