83R6498 JNC-D
By: Leach H.R. No. 366
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Jerry Madden established an
outstanding record of service to the State of Texas and the
residents of District 67 during his 20-year tenure in the Texas
House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of West Point, Mr. Madden chaired the
Collin County Republican Party from 1984 to 1991 before his
election to the state legislature in 1992; the people of Collin
County returned him to office for 10 terms, during which he
distinguished himself as a committed advocate for his constituents;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Madden contributed to a number of committees
through the years, holding leadership positions with those on
elections, state affairs, and operation and management of the Texas
Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, he was appointed chair of the Corrections
Committee, and his dedicated work with that body played a vital role
in the reformation of the Texas criminal justice system; Mr. Madden
helped craft a plan in which, among other achievements, more
resources were directed to mental health and substance abuse
programs already in existence in the community, thereby not only
decreasing the total prison population, but also reducing
recidivism rates; today, thanks in great part to his efforts, this
method serves as a model for states throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished Texan has earned a number of
accolades for his exceptional public service; in 2010, he was
recognized as a Public Official of the Year by Governing magazine
for his bipartisan work on corrections reform; the following year,
the American Legislative Exchange Council named him State
Legislator of the Year for advancing policies based on the
Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government,
federalism, and individual liberty; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Madden has enjoyed the
support of a loving family that includes his wife, Barbara, his
children, Jerry, Stephanie, and Kristina, and his grandchildren,
Logan, Samantha, Alisa, Joseph, and Sarah; and
WHEREAS, The tremendous dedication and vision of Jerry Madden
have made a positive difference in the lives of his fellow citizens,
and his contributions will long continue to resonate in the state he
is proud to call home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor former State Representative Jerry Madden
for his decades of service to the Lone Star State and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Madden as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.