Bill Text: TX HR2051 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of James L. Johnston of Kingwood.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2051 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2051-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2051 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their | ||
| memories of James L. Johnston of Kingwood, who passed away on | ||
| April 30, 2023, at the age of 83; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on | ||
| August 26, 1939, Jim Johnston was the son of James and Dorothea | ||
| Johnston; he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, | ||
| Nancy, Kenny, and Patti Ann, and he went on to attend the University | ||
| of Houston; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Johnston answered his country's call to duty | ||
| during the Vietnam War and served as a captain in the United States | ||
| Air Force; after returning to civilian life, he pursued a career in | ||
| financial planning and insurance sales; outside of work, he enjoyed | ||
| such activities as hunting, camping, and riding motorcycles; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Johnston was blessed with | ||
| the love and support of his wife, Lanelle Johnston, whom he married | ||
| in 1962; he was the proud father of a son, James, and his cherished | ||
| family further included a number of grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Jim Johnston is deeply missed, he has left | ||
| his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever | ||
| treasure; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James L. Johnston and | ||
| extend sincere sympathy to all those 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 Jim | ||
| Johnston. | ||
| Cunningham | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2051 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
