Bill Text: TX SR50 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of John Lewis Forrest Sr. of Weatherford.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-02-18 - Reported enrolled [SR50 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SR50-Introduced.html

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89R11143 JRI-D
By: King S.R. No. 50

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of John Lewis Forrest Sr. of Weatherford
on November 10, 2024, at the age of 77, concluded a remarkable life
of service to the law enforcement community and to the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Born in Gorman on November 14, 1946, Johnny Forrest
was the son of Robert and Margaret Forrest, and he grew up in
Woodson with the companionship of a brother, Robert, and two
sisters, Janet and Lisa; he graduated from Woodson High School,
where he was valedictorian and a talented member of the baseball and
football teams in addition to being voted most handsome; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of an exemplary career with the
Texas Department of Public Safety that spanned 43 years,
Mr. Forrest distinguished himself with his strong work ethic and
professionalism; he played an important part in multiple operations
that led to the seizure of more than $2 million of illicit money and
thousands of pounds of illegal drugs; he also excelled as an
instructor in the U.S. and Canada and was inducted into the
inaugural class of the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame;
moreover, he had the honor of being one of the two officers from the
Lone Star State to serve on the security detail for the second
inauguration of President George W. Bush; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Forrest wed the love of his life, the former
Cathy Sanders, on January 23, 1966, and they enjoyed a rewarding
marriage that spanned nearly six decades; the couple became the
parents of two children, John and Cindy, and their family
eventually grew to include a granddaughter, Victoria, and grandson,
Jax; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a dedicated public servant,
Johnny Forrest is deeply missed, but the integrity with which he
lived his life will forever inspire all those who had the good
fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Lewis Forrest Sr. and
extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Cathy Forrest; to his son, John Forrest, and his wife, Erika;
to his grandchildren, Victoria Palmer and Jax Forrest; to his
brother, Robert Forrest; to his sisters, Janet Winton and Lisa
Forrest; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Johnny Forrest.