85R20681 BPG-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 1347
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jackie Nations is concluding a remarkable 30-year
tenure on the Van City Council in May 2017; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 1984, Mr. Nations served two
consecutive terms before deciding not to run again; he was soon
asked to complete the term of a council member who had stepped down,
however, and he has served on the council ever since; throughout his
time in office, he has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to
addressing the concerns of his constituents; he also served his
fellow citizens for 45 years as a member of the Van Volunteer Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Born in Grand Saline in December 1948, Mr. Nations
lived in Wisdom Temple for a year before his family moved to Van,
where he graduated from high school; he went on to complete an
associate degree in petroleum technology at Tyler Junior College,
and in later years he earned a second associate degree from TJC in
engineering; Mr. Nations began working for Union Oil Company of
California in 1970, in his hometown; he interrupted his career with
the company to serve in the United States Army for two years and
then returned to UNOCAL in 1973; following the sale of the company
to Chevron in 2005, he continued his employment as a facilities
engineering supervisor for a further six years, a stint broken
briefly by a six-month attempt at retirement; since 2010, this
esteemed Texan has worked for an oil and gas consulting company; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nations enjoys the support
and encouragement of his wife, Rhea Lene; he takes great pride in
his daughter, Eryka Sewell, and his four grandchildren; his return
to private life will allow him to become even more involved at his
church, as well as to pursue his interests in golf, hunting, sports,
and auto shows; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Nations has greatly benefited his community
over the past three decades through his outstanding contributions
as a member of the Van City Council, and his desire to serve others
and work toward the greater good sets an inspiring example for his
fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jackie Nations for his 30 years of service
on the Van City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Nations as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.