H.R. No. 126
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lynne Humphries retired from Allen Boone Humphries
Robinson LLP on January 1, 2023, drawing to a close an outstanding
legal career that spanned four decades; and
WHEREAS, Prior to attending law school, Ms. Humphries worked
as a journalist and television writer in Australia for three years;
after returning to the United States, she earned her juris doctor
degree in 1982 from Southern Methodist University, where she
graduated cum laude and was a member of the Order of the Coif;
during her time at the university, she also worked as an editor of
the Journal of Air Law and Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Humphries was employed at Vinson & Elkins LLP
for two decades before becoming a founding partner at Allen Boone
Humphries Robinson LLP; throughout her 20-year tenure at ABHR, her
practice focused on public law, with extensive experience in urban
development and special districts; she served as general counsel
and bond counsel to numerous political subdivisions, and she
frequently negotiated with local government officials regarding
land development and zoning issues; a member of the State Bar of
Texas, she also belongs to the Houston Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Humphries is involved
with numerous Fort Bend charities; she has been honored with an
Association of Water Board-Texas Directors 2022 Visions Award and
with the Girls, Inc. Eileen Campbell Vanguard Award; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Humphries enjoys the love
and support of her husband, Rod, and their three sons, Scott, Mark,
and Justin, as well as their three grandsons, Jackson, Sam, and
Theo; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her clients, her firm, and her
profession, Lynne Humphries has earned the respect and admiration
of all who have had the privilege of working with her, and she may
indeed reflect with pride on her achievements as she embarks on the
next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lynne Humphries on her retirement
from Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Humphries as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 126 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House