SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 347
In Memory
of
David E. Allex
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of David E. Allex, a cherished member of
the Harlingen community, who died September 11, 2019, at the age
of 82; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hidalgo, David Allex was born on
January 26, 1937; he grew up in McAllen, and he graduated from
McAllen High School; and
WHEREAS, David earned his degree from Texas A&I
University-Kingsville; he was drafted into the United States
Army and served during the Berlin Crisis, and he met his life's
love, Carolyn Edwards, while stationed in New Orleans; they
married in 1962 and moved to Harlingen; they shared 57 years of
marriage and were blessed with four children, and their nine
grandchildren enriched his life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, David began his career by serving as an employee
of the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, and he was quickly promoted
to the position of president and chief executive officer; after
the closure of the Harlingen Air Force Base in 1962, David was
instrumental in the establishment of the Marine Military
Academy, a Texas State Technical College campus, and the Valley
International Airport; his 34-year tenure included presiding
over the Harlingen Industrial Foundation and the Development
Corporation of Harlingen; he also played a major role in the
decision by Southwest Airlines to begin service in Harlingen; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from the chamber, he founded Allex
International Properties and focused on real estate development
along both sides of the United States-Mexico border; he later
served as an associate broker with Century 21
Commercial-Johnston Company; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed South Texas citizen, David was
appointed to numerous councils and task forces by several Texas
governors; he served five years as chairman of the Cameron County
Regional Mobility Authority, and he was a member of the Task
Force on Industrial and Tourism Development; he was a tireless
promoter of the City of Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley
business community, and he was a passionate advocate for the
gainful employment of area citizens; and
WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, integrity, and generosity, David
Allex was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that
will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of David E. Allex; 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 David Allex.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate