SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37
In Memory
of
Jay Holland
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Jay Holland, who died May 24, 2017, at
the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Jay Holland was an exemplary citizen who was
widely respected and admired in the Abilene community for his
many achievements; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Sue Ann, were blessed with
a daughter, Ashley, and two grandchildren, Jason and Evan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holland worked for more than three decades
with the West Texas Rehabilitation Center; a skilled
audiologist, he served the center in a variety of roles; he was
director of Audiology, director of Treatment Services, vice
president of Development, and chief operations officer; he later
managed a group of physicians at the Abilene Diagnostic Clinic
before joining his wife in audiology at the Holland Hearing
Center in 2008; and
WHEREAS, He was active with a wide range of philanthropic
organizations, including Ben Richey Boy's Ranch, Disability
Resources, and Global Samaritan Resources; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his strength, wisdom, and unfailing
kindness, he gave generously to others, and his compassion, his
keen sense of humor, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
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, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family of Jay Holland; 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 Jay Holland.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate