H.R. No. 664
R E S O L U T I O N
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 & Chase in Waco in 1967; he joined Vinson &
Elkins in 1975 and went on to contribute to the firm's success for
nearly three decades; at ABHR, which he went to work for 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 House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
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 an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Miller of Fort Bend
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 664 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House