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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 199
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In Memory |
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of |
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David William Crews |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Conroe in mourning the loss of former state |
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representative and civic leader David William Crews, who died |
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February 8, 2015, at the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman was widely respected |
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and admired for his many achievements and for his countless |
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contributions to the growth and prosperity of Conroe and |
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Montgomery County; and |
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WHEREAS, David Crews was born on February 18, 1933; he |
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established his legal practice in Conroe in 1957, and three years |
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later, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives at |
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the age of 27; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his legislative career, he |
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introduced a number of far-reaching pieces of legislation; most |
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notable of these was the resolution that led to the creation of |
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the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State |
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University; one of the oldest criminal justice programs in the |
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nation, it has grown to become one of the largest and has gained |
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an international reputation for excellence; and |
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WHEREAS, His many other contributions to the area include |
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his role in the establishment of the Montgomery County Hospital |
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District, for which he served as legal counsel for many years; he |
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was also the longtime attorney for the Montgomery County Housing |
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Finance Corporation, and his efforts were essential in securing |
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the funding for the construction of North Loop 336 in Conroe; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Crews was active in a number of professional and |
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philanthropic organizations; he served on the boards of Allied |
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Conroe and Allied Jetero Banks, the Conroe YMCA, the Montgomery |
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County Food Bank, the Conroe Symphony, and Tri-County Services; he |
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was a longtime member of the Conroe Chamber of Commerce, which paid |
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tribute to him for his many contributions to the community by |
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placing his name on its Wall of Honor in 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, compassion, and integrity |
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who gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom and his enthusiasm |
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for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family, and he leaves behind |
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memories that will be cherished forever by all who were |
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privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of David William Crews; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his |
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family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate |
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and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of |
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David Crews. |
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Creighton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 18, 2015, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |