SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
In Memory
of
Don Lee
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Don Lee, an esteemed civic leader and
former state legislator, who died August 26, 2012, at the age of
78; and
WHEREAS, Don Lee was born December 7, 1933, in Snyder; he
grew up in various cities across the state, and he graduated from
Raymondville High School in 1953; and
WHEREAS, He worked for a time at the Raymondville Post
Office, and he joined the Texas Department of Insurance in 1957
as a property rating territory supervisor in the Rio Grande
Valley; in 1964, he became a partner in Head and Lee Insurance in
Harlingen, and two years later, he became the agency's sole
proprietor; and
WHEREAS, He began his political career in 1979 as a member
of the Harlingen City Council, where he served until taking
office as a state representative from Cameron County in 1981; his
work in the legislature included serving as vice chair of the
Public Health and Insurance Committees; and
WHEREAS, He returned to the Texas Department of Insurance
in 1987 and played an important role in the launch of the coastal
wind pool insurance operation, an insurance project he had
promoted during his tenure in the legislature; he remained with
the insurance department until his retirement in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee was active in numerous civic and
philanthropic organizations and was especially proud of his work
with the Jaycees; he served as president of the Harlingen
Chapter, and under his leadership, the chapter earned the title
of Outstanding Club in Texas and received the Giessenbier Award;
in addition, he was named Elk of the Year and Outstanding Lion of
the Year, and he chaired fund drives for United Way and the March
of Dimes; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously of his time and energy to others, and his wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Don Lee lived his life to the fullest and was
beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by his family and countless friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Don Lee; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Don Lee.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate