SR243 - In memory of Olen Underwood of Montgomery County.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 243       In Memory   of   Olen Underwood            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of the Honorable Olen Underwood, a   cherished member of the Montgomery County community who died   February 28, 2025, at the age of 82; and          WHEREAS, Born May 25, 1942, Olen Underwood was an esteemed   Texan who pursued excellence in all his endeavors and improved   the lives of many through his decades of distinguished public   service; and          WHEREAS, A talented athlete, he played defensive end for   The University of Texas at Austin and helped the Longhorns claim   the 1963 national championship and a victory in the 1965 Orange   Bowl; he was selected by the New York Giants in the 1965 National   Football League draft, and he went on to play for the Houston   Oilers from 1966 to 1969; while managing his obligations as a   professional football player, he also earned a law degree from   the University of Houston; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Underwood led a rewarding career as a lawyer   in the Houston area, and in 1981, he was appointed judge of   Montgomery County's newly created 284th District Court, where he   set lasting standards for judicial diligence during his six   terms; in 1996, he was appointed to preside over the Second   Administrative Judicial Region of Texas, and he guided the court   with fairness and impartiality until 2022; and          WHEREAS, Led by a conviction to assist troubled youth in   Montgomery County, in 1993 Judge Underwood established the   Student Transition and Recovery Program to connect at-risk   middle school students with caring mentors; the county honored   his work and contributions to the community by establishing the   Olen Underwood Juvenile Justice Center; and          WHEREAS, Olen Underwood inspired his friends and loved   ones through his devotion to his faith, his family, and his   fellow citizens; he was beloved by many, and Texans will continue   to benefit from his legacy of public service long into the   future; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved   family of the Honorable Olen Underwood; 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 Olen Underwood.     Creighton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 12, 2025, by     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate