TITLE: In memory of Xavier Culver Lemond of Katy.

SUMMARY: In memory of Xavier Culver Lemond of Katy.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the passing of admired attorney and civic leader Xavier Culver Lemond of Katy on January 20, 2017, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, The son of Joseph and Bertha Lemond, Xavier Lemond was born in Leonville, Louisiana, on April 20, 1941; his family moved to Texas three years later, and he attended Charles R. Drew High School in Barrett Station; after enlisting in the United States Army, he completed Officer Candidate School, served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, and then joined the Army Reserve, rising to the rank of captain; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lemond was employed at Sinclair Petrochemicals while earning a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Houston; subsequently, he worked his way through the University of Houston Bates College of Law as a claims adjuster with State Farm; in 1974, he joined Conoco as an oil and gas attorney, and he became a leader in the company's diversity initiatives and community outreach; in addition, he was an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law and taught ESL at Houston Community College; following his retirement from Conoco in 1994, he served Harris County as an assistant county attorney, as director of community development and community affairs, and as director of the Social Services Department; although he retired in 2009, he continued to share his legal expertise at the local, state, and national levels; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his alma mater, Mr. Lemond became the first African American alumnus appointed to the board of regents of the University of Houston, which he served as vice chair, and he chaired both the Art Acquisition and Building Committees; over the years, he was a mentor to countless people, especially the youth of the Barrett Station community and participants in a UH student scholars program; he was active in AA and Al-Anon as well; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lemond shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Diane, and he took great pride in his children, Nicole, Lydia, and Richard, his seven grandchildren, and his great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, A bighearted man of enormous wit, charm, and good humor, Xavier Lemond made a positive difference in the lives of innumerable people, and memories of his kindness and generosity remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Xavier Culver Lemond and extend deepest condolences 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 Xavier Lemond. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 323 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House