H.R. No. 2237
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Fort Worth lost a beloved community
leader with the passing of Daniel M. Jensen on December 5, 2021, at
the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The son of Elwood and Elaine Jensen, Danny Jensen
was born on July 24, 1955, and he grew up with the companionship of
his brother, David; he graduated from Alamo Heights High School in
San Antonio in 1973, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from
Texas Tech University as well as a master's degree from Texas
Christian University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jensen began his career with the Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health
Science Center at Fort Worth in 1984, and he initially served as
director of development and executive director of the foundation;
in 1990, he became the vice president for governmental affairs for
HSC, and he was later appointed the associate vice chancellor for
governmental relations; over the course of his nearly four decades
of service, he spearheaded legislative strategy that was central to
the growth of a significantly larger and more diverse HSC; he played
an instrumental role in gaining support for a number of new
facilities on campus and for the establishment of the Graduate
School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Public Health, the
School of Health Professions, and the UNT System College of
Pharmacy; he collaborated with local, state, and federal officials
as well as with other community leaders to advance HSC, the City of
Fort Worth, and higher education in Texas; as part of HSC's 50th
Anniversary, he was designated as one of the school's "50 Heroes";
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jensen married Lynette Walker in 1983, and they
were blessed with two children, Dane and Abigail; known for his
jovial personality and big heart, he was a kind and caring father as
well as a beloved friend, and he never missed an opportunity to
express his gratitude to those who shared in his life; during his
leisure hours, he enjoyed playing golf; and
WHEREAS, Danny Jensen brightened the world for all who knew
him with his wit, charm, and outgoing personality, and he left
behind a legacy of service that his loved ones can remember with
pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel M. Jensen and
extend sincere condolences to his family and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Danny
Jensen.
Geren
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2237 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House