SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78
	In Memory
	of
	David Gray Hall
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the remarkable life of David Gray Hall, who died on
	October 11, 2023, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, David Hall was born on November 10, 1941, in
	Baytown; after graduating from high school, he attended The
	University of Texas at Austin, where he served as a member of
	the Silver Spurs and was honored as a University of Texas
	Goodfellow; and
	WHEREAS, David devoted his life to serving others through
	his various professional pursuits and was deeply committed to the
	cause of justice; he served in the Peace Corps in Venezuela for
	two years before completing his law degree, and he went on to work
	as an attorney for the United Farm Workers Union and the American
	Civil Liberties Union; and
	WHEREAS, A champion for the rights of the oppressed, David
	made tremendous contributions to the advancement of justice
	throughout the Rio Grande Valley region through his service as
	the director of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; he was an advocate for
	the equal representation of Mexican Americans and defended the
	rights of migrant farmworkers for more than 40 years until his
	retirement in 2018; and
	WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the group
	launched the state's first nonprofit public defender services,
	established pro se clinics throughout border counties, assisted in
	transnational litigation involving parental custody disputes, and
	bolstered representation for children jailed by immigration
	authorities, among a number of other commendable initiatives; and
	WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, determination, and integrity,
	David was named one of the greatest Texas lawyers of the past
	century by Texas Lawyer for his exceptional contributions to his
	profession, and he trained and mentored countless young
	attorneys representing asylum seekers to fight for their clients
	with courage and conviction; and
	WHEREAS, David was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of
	nearly 27 years, Pamela, and a loving father to his two
	daughters, Allison and Lynn; he is also survived by his niece and
	nephew, and his four grandchildren were a source of great pride
	and joy to him; and
	WHEREAS, David was an intrepid defender of justice and a
	leader in creating meaningful and lasting change in the field of
	law; he was a sourceofhopeandinspirationtohiscolleagues,
	clients, and countless others, and he leaves behind memories that
	will be forever cherished by his loved ones and by all who were
	privileged to know him and to share in his life; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
	to the bereaved family of David Gray Hall; 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 David Hall.
	Eckhardt, Hinojosa
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on December 5, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate