TITLE: In memory of former state representative David Crews of Conroe.

SUMMARY: In memory of former state representative David Crews of Conroe.

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WHEREAS, The passing of former state representative David William Crews on February 8, 2015, at the age of 81, deeply saddened the community of Conroe and brought a great loss to his family and friends; and WHEREAS, Born in Karnes City on February 18, 1933, Mr. Crews graduated from Karnes City High School before earning his bachelor's degree from Baylor University; he completed his law degree at Baylor Law School in 1957 and subsequently opened a private law practice in Conroe, where he ably served his clients for more than a half century; and WHEREAS, This esteemed litigator was Texas counsel for Western Waste Industries for many years, and he was a longtime attorney for the Montgomery County Housing Finance Corporation; in addition, he played a key role in the creation of the Montgomery County Hospital District, serving as the organization's legal counsel for 17 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Crews began his career in public service in 1960, when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives at the age of 27; for four terms, he proudly represented his constituents in Montgomery, Grimes, Liberty, Chambers, and Madison Counties, serving as a member of numerous committees and chairing the House Insurance Committee for two sessions; during his time in office, he introduced a number of important pieces of legislation, and his dedicated efforts were instrumental in the establishment of the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University and the construction of North Loop 336 in Conroe; and WHEREAS, An influential figure in the community, Mr. Crews gave freely of his time and talents as a member of the Conroe Chamber of Commerce, earning a spot on the organization's prestigious Wall of Honor; he helped organize the Tri-County MHMR, and he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Advisory Board, as well as the boards of the Conroe YMCA, Allied Conroe Bank, and Allied Jetero Bank; moreover, he was an ardent supporter of such groups as the Montgomery County Food Bank, the Conroe Symphony, Montgomery County Youth Services, and the Conroe Salvation Army, and he was a congregant of First United Methodist Church in Conroe for nearly six decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Crews was a devoted father to his two children, Kelly and Matt, and he later knew the joy of welcoming three grandchildren, Branden, Morgan, and Will, into his family; well known for his charismatic and engaging personality, he especially enjoyed sharing stories and good conversation with friends, loved ones, and strangers alike; and WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of a man's life, some people leave their unmistakable mark on the world as they move through it, and the contributions made by David Crews will long resonate in the lives of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable David William Crews and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter, Kelly Kolodzey, and her husband, J. B.; to his son, Matt Crews, and his wife, Karen; to his grandchildren, Branden and Morgan Miars and Will Crews; to his sisters, Nonie Kendrick and Doris Puryear and her husband, Glynn; to his brother, Pat Crews; to his former wife and close friend, Becky Chapman; and to his other relatives and many 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 David Crews. Metcalf Straus Gonz lez Paddie Allen Guerra Parker Alonzo Guillen Paul Alvarado Gutierrez Pe a Anchia Harless Phelan Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phillips Anderson of McLennan Herrero Pickett Ashby Howard Price Aycock Huberty Raney Bell Hughes Raymond Bernal Hunter Reynolds Blanco Isaac Riddle Bohac Israel Rinaldi Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rodriguez of Bexar Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Travis Burkett Keffer Romero, Jr. Burns Keough Rose Burrows King of Hemphill Sanford Button King of Parker Schaefer Canales King of Taylor Schofield Capriglione King of Uvalde Schubert Clardy Klick Shaheen Coleman Koop Sheets Collier Krause Sheffield Cook Kuempel Simmons Craddick Landgraf Simpson Crownover Larson Smith Cyrier Laubenberg Smithee Dale Leach Spitzer Darby Longoria Springer Davis of Dallas Lozano Stephenson Davis of Harris Lucio III Stickland Deshotel M rquez Thompson of Brazoria Dukes Martinez Thompson of Harris Dutton Martinez Fischer Tinderholt Elkins McClendon Turner of Collin Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Harris Fallon Meyer Turner of Tarrant Farias Miles VanDeaver Farney Miller of Comal Villalba Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Vo Fletcher Moody Walle Flynn Morrison White of Bell Frank Mu oz, Jr. White of Tyler Frullo Murphy Workman Galindo Murr Wray Geren Naishtat Wu Giddings Nev rez Zedler Goldman Oliveira Zerwas Gonzales Otto Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 690 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 5, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House