SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68
In Memory
of
Joseph H. Flom
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of prominent attorney and humanitarian
Joseph H. Flom; and
WHEREAS, Joseph H. Flom was an exemplary citizen who was
widely admired throughout his profession and his community for
his brilliant intellect, his impeccable judgment, and his
philanthropic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flom joined the law firm of Skadden, Arps in
1948 as the firm's first associate; over the course of his
distinguished career, he guided the firm from a four-lawyer
entity to its present status as a global law firm with 2,000
attorneys and scores of practice areas; and
WHEREAS, He was one of the first attorneys to push mergers
and acquisitions to the top of corporate agendas, and he played a
vital role in fundamentally transforming the practice of
corporate law; and
WHEREAS, He was active in community and professional
affairs and was known for his generosity and commitment to social
responsibility; he was a founding trustee of the Skadden
Fellowship Foundation and provided support for the Gateway
School and for cancer research at the Mount Sinai-New York
University Medical Center Health System; he was named one of the
lawyers of the century in 1999 by The American Lawyer; and
WHEREAS, Joe Flom was a dedicated supporter of academics
and the arts, and he worked to promote interdisciplinary
research, equal opportunity, and diversity in the legal
profession; he lent his expertise and vision to numerous
educational and civic organizations and corporate boards, and he
was a trusted advisor and a faithful friend; and
WHEREAS, He was beloved by his family and all who shared in
his life, and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit
and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Joseph H. Flom; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Joseph H. Flom.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate