SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1049
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 and Chase in Waco in 1967; he joined
Vinson and Elkins in 1975 and went on to contribute to the firm's
success for nearly three decades; at Allen Boone Humphries
Robinson, where he began working 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. Allen as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate