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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 243
2		-	In Memory
3		-	of
4		-	Olen Underwood
	1	+	2025S0203-1 03/10/25
	2	+	By: Creighton S.R. No. 243
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
5	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	9		commemorates the life of the Honorable Olen Underwood, a
7	10		cherished member of the Montgomery County community who died
8	11		February 28, 2025, at the age of 82; and
9	12		WHEREAS, Born May 25, 1942, Olen Underwood was an esteemed
10	13		Texan who pursued excellence in all his endeavors and improved
11	14		the lives of many through his decades of distinguished public
12	15		service; and
13	16		WHEREAS, A talented athlete, he played defensive end for
14	17		The University of Texas at Austin and helped the Longhorns claim
15	18		the 1963 national championship and a victory in the 1965 Orange
16	19		Bowl; he was selected by the New York Giants in the 1965 National
17	20		Football League draft, and he went on to play for the Houston
18	21		Oilers from 1966 to 1969; while managing his obligations as a
19	22		professional football player, he also earned a law degree from
20	23		the University of Houston; and
21	24		WHEREAS, Mr. Underwood led a rewarding career as a lawyer
22	25		in the Houston area, and in 1981, he was appointed judge of
23	26		Montgomery County's newly created 284th District Court, where he
24	27		set lasting standards for judicial diligence during his six
25	28		terms; in 1996, he was appointed to preside over the Second
26	29		Administrative Judicial Region of Texas, and he guided the court
27	30		with fairness and impartiality until 2022; and
28	31		WHEREAS, Led by a conviction to assist troubled youth in
29	32		Montgomery County, in 1993 Judge Underwood established the
30	33		Student Transition and Recovery Program to connect at-risk
31	34		middle school students with caring mentors; the county honored
32	35		his work and contributions to the community by establishing the
33	36		Olen Underwood Juvenile Justice Center; and
34	37		WHEREAS, Olen Underwood inspired his friends and loved
35	38		ones through his devotion to his faith, his family, and his
36	39		fellow citizens; he was beloved by many, and Texans will continue
37	40		to benefit from his legacy of public service long into the
38	41		future; now, therefore, be it
39	42		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
40	43		Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
41	44		family of the Honorable Olen Underwood; and, be it further
42	45		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
43	46		his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
44	47		Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
45	48		memory of Olen Underwood.
46		-	Creighton
47		-	________________________________
48		-	President of the Senate
49		-	I hereby certify that the
50		-	above Resolution was adopted by
51		-	the Senate on March 12, 2025, by
52		-	rising vote.
53		-	________________________________
54		-	Secretary of the Senate
55		-	________________________________
56		-	Member, Texas Senate