SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 92
In Memory
of
J. D. Nelson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of J. D. Nelson, who died June 30, 2013, at
the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, J. D. Nelson was born in Boston; he grew up in one
of the first African American families to live in the city's
Roxbury neighborhood and was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High
School; and
WHEREAS, He served the country with distinction as a member
of the United States Navy; after his military service, he entered
the field of banking as a teller; despite his lack of a college
degree, he utilized his extraordinary leadership skills and
business acumen to rise to the position of senior vice president
at State Street Bank; he went on to found RhumbLine Advisers, a
leading investment firm that owes its success to his
competitiveness and legendary client service skills; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson was active in numerous political
endeavors and served as chief administrative and budget officer
for the Democratic National Committee during President Carter's
administration; he was also a member of the transition team for
the first term of Boston Mayor Raymond L. Flynn; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his brilliance, his engaging sense of
humor, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will
not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family, 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 J. D. Nelson; 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 J. D. Nelson.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate