TITLE: In memory of Jerry Don Lambright.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jerry Don Lambright.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Jerry Don Lambright, who died March 9, 2019, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, J. D. Lambright was born to Bill and Frances Lambright on October 25, 1949, and he grew up in the West Texas town of Pampa; and WHEREAS, He earned both bachelor and master of science degrees in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, and he went on to earn a law degree from South Texas College of Law; and WHEREAS, J. D. devoted the first 25 years of his career to working as a geophysicist and electrical engineer for Shell Oil Company and Shell Exploration and Production Technology Company in Houston; after retiring from Shell, he opened his own law firm in Conroe, and over the course of 13 years in private practice, he handled a variety of civil, family, criminal, and probate cases; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lambright contributed to the Montgomery County community in myriad ways, and he served three terms on the Montgomery County Bar Association Board of Directors; he was an esteemed civic leader who was widely respected for his forthright manner, his conscientious devotion to duty, and his commitment to ethical principles; and WHEREAS, With a desire to serve in a broader capacity, he sought the office of county attorney, and he was elected by the voters of Montgomery County in 2012; he worked hard to make the office more responsive and more effective, and he was sworn in for his second term in office on January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, During his tenure of leadership, the Montgomery County Attorney's Office was recognized three times as the county's Department of the Year, and in 2014 and 2015, Mr. Lambright was honored as the county's Boss of the Year; and WHEREAS, J. D. shared more than four decades of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Belinda Lambright, and they made many lasting memories riding motorcycles and attending professional bull riding events together; and WHEREAS, J. D. Lambright was a revered citizen and a treasured friend to many, and he leaves behind a legacy of integrity and selfless service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Jerry Don Lambright; 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 J. D. Lambright. Creighton President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 21, 2019, by a rising vote.