H.R. No. 98
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Esteemed jurist Jack Humphrey Holland of Brownsboro
passed away on June 10, 2022, at the age of 92, bringing a great loss
to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, The son of Richard Frazer Holland and Rena Trueheart
Lewis Holland, Jack Holland was born in Athens, Texas, on June 8,
1930; he grew up with six siblings, Richard, Ben, Jerry, Emma Jo,
Mary Ruth, and Jane Ann, and served his country in the United States
Air Force; after attending the University of North Texas and
Harvard University, he completed his law degree at The University
of Texas; he worked as an assistant trust officer before returning
to his hometown to practice law and serve as county attorney; in
1969, he was appointed district judge of the newly created 173rd
District Court, and he went on to serve in that capacity for more
than 35 years, the second-longest tenure of any district court
judge in the state; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement in 2005, Judge Holland
continued to benefit his fellow citizens as city attorney for the
City of Athens and municipal judge for Gun Barrel City; he also
maintained a private practice, and he was recognized for his
extensive efforts in behalf of pro bono clients; active in such
community organizations as Athens Masonic Lodge No. 165 and the
Rotary Club of Athens, he was a founding member of Athens Chapter
No. 54 of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution;
moreover, he was a longtime member of the First United Methodist
Church and belonged to United Methodist Men; and
WHEREAS, Judge Holland was the proud father of a son, Joseph;
preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Holland, he was fortunate
to find love a second time with Minnie Louetta Holland; with their
marriage, he gained two stepsons, Todd and Chad Wright, and a
stepdaughter, Shannon Wright, as well as 10 step-grandchildren and
4 step-great-grandchildren; his gracious, soft-spoken ways and
great kindness brought him many friendships; known for his love of
dancing, he was especially happy two-stepping to Bob Wills's "Faded
Love"; he also enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Although Jack Holland is deeply missed by those he
left behind, his legacy of service will be remembered and admired
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Jack
Humphrey Holland and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his
passing; 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 Jack
Holland.
Bell of Kaufman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 98 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House