82R7130 MGR-D

By: Keffer H.R. No. 239

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Former state representative Joseph Lynn Nabers of Austin passed away on July 31, 2010, and his loss is keenly felt by the numerous friends that he made through the years as well as by the many people in Texas and beyond whose lives he forever enriched; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Nabers earned a bachelor of science degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood and a juris doctor degree from Baylor University; he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives soon after receiving his law degree, and voters subsequently returned him to office six times; among major legislation that he carried were the act that established the Tuition Equalization Grant Program and bills relating to the state bar, the Medical Practice Act, and property taxes as well as a revision of the Texas Penal Code; he chaired the House Health and Welfare Committee and the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee; and

WHEREAS, After nearly a decade and a half in the state legislature, Mr. Nabers joined the Brown McCarroll law firm as a partner; he later assisted his wife in the creation and management of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., an Austin-based consulting and research firm, and was the firm's senior vice president and general counsel; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nabers's busy professional life also included the oversight of three enterprises in the Brownwood area; he operated a working cattle ranch in Brown County and a natural gas business, and he was a director of the Citizens National Bank for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Named one of the 10 best legislators by Texas Monthly magazine during his time in office, Mr. Nabers also received awards from the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Youth Commission, and Texas Business magazine; the State Bar of Texas honored him as a Fellow and bestowed on him its Distinguished Service Award; in addition, he served on the board of trustees of Howard Payne University for more than 20 years, and he was named a Distinguished Alumnus and recognized with an honorary doctorate from that institution; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nabers generously shared his talents with many Lone Star State organizations; he served as director of the Texas Sesquicentennial Commission in 1986, held membership in the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, participated in the St. David's Healthcare Scholarship Program, and further distinguished himself on the Corporate Council of the Long Center for the Performing Arts; at the time of his passing, he was the chair of Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6; and

WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Nabers enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Mary Scott Nabers, and together they were the proud parents of two sons, Scott and Tim; Mr. Nabers was devoted to his grandchildren, never lost his love of politics, took great pleasure in spending time with his friends on hunting, fishing, and golf outings, and believed strongly in good government; and

WHEREAS, The Lone Star State gained greatly from the vision, initiative, and outstanding contributions of Lynn Nabers, and his achievements provide an inspiring example of the good that one person can accomplish; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Joseph Lynn Nabers and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Mary Scott Nabers; to his children, Scott Nabers and Tim Nabers; to his daughter-in-law, Karen; to his grandchildren, Lauren Scott Nabers, Kailey Anne Nabers, Jack Harrison Nabers, Samuel Scott Nabers, Rachel Elizabeth Nabers, and Davis Scott Nabers; to his cousins, Robert Alan Lewis, Dr. Jim Littlefield, and Olin Jones; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lynn Nabers.