Bill Text: TX SR642 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Wayne Smith Johnston.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - Reported enrolled [SR642 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR642-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Wayne Smith Johnston | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of Wayne Smith Johnston, who died on July | ||
| 14, 2022, at the age of 77; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Wayne Smith Johnston was born on January 5, 1945, | ||
| in Port Arthur; Wayne and his two brothers experienced the joys | ||
| of a rural upbringing, and country life imbued Wayne's spirit | ||
| with a lifelong love of nature, wildlife, and the outdoors; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After graduating from Tivy High School in | ||
| Kerrville, Wayne met the love of his life and future wife, Sue | ||
| Cunningham; he was drafted into the United States Army during the | ||
| Vietnam War in 1966 and deployed to Germany, where he and Sue | ||
| married in 1968; and | ||
| WHEREAS, When Wayne concluded his military service, he and | ||
| Sue moved to Lubbock, and the couple earned their degrees from | ||
| Texas Tech University; Wayne graduated in 1972 with a bachelor's | ||
| of science in agricultural agronomy, and the family settled in | ||
| San Antonio; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman and an expert in the science | ||
| of soil management and crop production, Wayne led a career in | ||
| agricultural sales and owned a tractor dealership for several | ||
| years before focusing on the sale of mechanic specialty products | ||
| until his retirement; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional and personal | ||
| achievements, Wayne was admired for his kindhearted nature and | ||
| for the warmth and generosity that he extended to others; a | ||
| longtime member of Northwood Presbyterian Church, where he | ||
| served as an elder and deacon for many years, Wayne was led by | ||
| principles of faith and unconditional love in his daily life, and | ||
| he approached his interactions with his loved ones with | ||
| unwavering support, encouragement, and affection; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Wayne and Sue's union of 54 years provided a model | ||
| of lasting devotion to their children, Jamie and Bryson, whom | ||
| they raised by loving example; Wayne's grandsons, Jack and | ||
| Benton, brought immeasurable joy to his life, and he delighted in | ||
| their successes and accomplishments; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Wayne was a compassionate man who gave | ||
| unselfishly to others, and his positive outlook, unwavering | ||
| strength, and dedication to his family set a shining example for | ||
| others to follow; he leaves behind memories that will be forever | ||
| cherished by his loved ones and by all who were blessed to share | ||
| in his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Wayne Smith Johnston; 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 Wayne Johnston. | ||
| Campbell | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 23, 2023, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
