87R7896 BK-D
 
  By: Landgraf H.R. No. 229
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Jimmie B. Todd of Odessa passed away on September 1,
  2020, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be
  treasured by his loved ones, friends, and colleagues; and
         WHEREAS, Born to Mary Britton and Jack Todd in 1937, Jimmie
  Todd grew up in Perryton with the companionship of a sister, Jayne;
  after graduating from Perryton High School, he attended Texas
  Christian University and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting
  in 1960; while there, he played on the TCU football teams that
  advanced to the Southwest Conference Championship in 1956 and 1959;
  he received his doctor of jurisprudence degree from The University
  of Texas and was licensed as a certified public accountant in 1964;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Todd began his legal career in Odessa as a
  member of the law firm of Deaderick, McMahon and McKim, which later
  became McMahon, Cox, Todd and Tidwell; in 1978, he established his
  own law firm, which is today known as Todd, Barron, Thomason, Hudman &
  Bebout, P.C.; a member of the Odessa Area Bar Association, he
  served as a legal advisor to many businesses in the Permian Basin
  area; in addition to his achievements as a legal professional, he
  guided E. L. Farmer & Company as its president from 2002 to 2013 and
  served as director of State National Bank from 1977 to 1988 and
  Western National Bank from 1989 to 2015; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Todd also found time to give
  back to his community; as a member of the Odessa Chamber of
  Commerce, he helped bring The University of Texas Permian Basin to
  the city, and he was a founder and trustee of the Village Place
  Charitable Trust; other organizations that benefited from his
  contributions included the Boys Club of Odessa, the Permian Basin
  Rehabilitation Center, the Odessa Downtown Lions Club, United Way
  of Odessa, and the Odessa College Foundation; moreover, he
  volunteered in many different capacities at First Baptist Church
  during his 57-year membership; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Todd shared a rewarding marriage with his wife,
  Ann Todd, that spanned six decades, and he took great pride in his
  daughter, Mary, and his grandchildren, Zachary, Jarrod, and Hope;
  he was preceded in death by his sons, Michael and John, and his
  granddaughter, Brittony; and
         WHEREAS, Although the passing of Jimmie Todd has greatly
  saddened those who knew and loved him, they will continue to find
  inspiration in his unwavering devotion to his family, his
  profession, and his community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmie B. Todd and
  extend deepest sympathy to his relatives and 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 Jimmie B.
  Todd.