SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 411
In Memory
of
Donald Blair Lang Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Donald Blair Lang Jr., who died
August 17, 2016, at the age of 39; and
WHEREAS, Blair Lang was born January 28, 1977, in Houston,
to Donald Blair Lang and Lisa Smith Williamson; he was a graduate
of Texas Tech University; and
WHEREAS, He began his professional career in the banking
industry at Plains Capital Bank before entering the field of
commercial real estate with Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, where he
enjoyed great success and the respect of his colleagues and
clients; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Katherine Biggs Lang,
enjoyed 10 years of marriage together; they were blessed with two
daughters, Bea and Stella, who were a source of much pride and joy
for him; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, Mr. Lang served his church in the children's ministry
alongside Katherine; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion,
Mr. Lang took great pleasure in the company of his friends and
family, and his generous spirit and enthusiasm for living each
day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who were
privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Donald Blair Lang Jr.; 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 Donald Blair Lang Jr.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate