SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Herbert G. Johnson Sr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas in mourning the loss of
  Principal Chief Herbert G. Johnson Sr., who died August 9, 2021,
  at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, A member of the Beaver Clan, this beloved tribe
  leader served his people in numerous capacities throughout his
  life; he was a patient mentor and youth advocate, and he inspired
  others to joyfully uphold long-held tribal traditions and
  values; and
         WHEREAS, Herbert Johnson was born on April 3, 1942, on
  the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Indian Reservation near
  Livingston; he attended Jacksonville College, where he earned
  all-American status for his record-setting 1963 basketball
  season; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was twice elected to the Tribe
  Council, and he served as director of tribal security for 21
  years; he was elected second chief of the tribe in 2013, and he
  stepped in as principal chief, the tribe's Mikko Choba Skalaaba,
  in 2020; the esteemed community leader also served as an elder at
  the Indian Presbyterian Church, and he was a member of the Big
  Sandy Independent School District School Board for 48 years; and
         WHEREAS, Herbert Johnson guided the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe
  of Texas with strength, wisdom, and compassion, and he leaves
  behind a legacy of service and leadership that will inspire tribe
  members for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Herbert G. Johnson Sr.;
  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 Mr. Herbert Johnson.
 
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 16, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate