SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1049

WHEREAS, Joe B. Allen retired on January 1, 2013, as a senior partner with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, drawing to a close a distinguished tenure as an attorney that spanned more than four and a half decades; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Baylor University, where he earned both his bachelor's and law degrees, Joe Allen began his career at Naman, Howell, Smith and Chase in Waco in 1967; he joined Vinson and Elkins in 1975 and went on to contribute to the firm's success for nearly three decades; at Allen Boone Humphries Robinson, where he began working in 2003, he focused on public finance and issues related to public infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allen's expertise also extends to legislative procedure, and he helped to draft and promote a number of critical laws over the years; he dedicated much of his effort to reorganizing and increasing the efficiency of special districts and to Texas water resources management, and he was an active member of the Association of Water Board Directors and the Utility District Advisory Corporation along the way; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has further distinguished himself through his involvement in such groups as the Arc of Fort Bend County, the Boy Scouts of America, the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, and numerous chambers of commerce; during retirement, he looks forward to spending more time with his family, including his wife of almost 36 years, Helen, as well as their four children and nine grandchildren; in addition, he will enjoy having the leisure to work at his Trinity "A" Ranch in Madison and Leon Counties; and

WHEREAS, Committed to his clients, his profession, and the betterment of the Lone Star State, Joe Allen has won the respect and admiration of his colleagues and fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his significant accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Joe B. Allen on his retirement as senior partner with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Allen as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate