SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 103
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Leland Mebine on the occasion of his 100th birthday;
and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for
his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and
admired citizen of Flower Mound; and
WHEREAS, Leland Mebine was born June 26, 1913; he served
the nation with distinction in the United States Navy during
World War II; he continued his service to the country as a
biochemist with the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration and as a deputy assistant secretary for research
and development with the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, He and his wife, Mary, moved to Flower Mound in
1984; he has been active in a wide variety of civic
organizations, including the Summit Club, the Flower Mound
Rotary Club, the Lewisville Education Foundation, and the Flower
Mound Chamber of Commerce, which named him Citizen of the Year in
1988; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mebine has been a member of Flower Mound's
historical commission and its planning and zoning commission,
and he was elected to serve on the town council; and
WHEREAS, A beloved member of his community, he is noted for
his courage, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Leland
Mebine on his many achievements and extend to him best wishes for
a memorable 100th birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 21, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate