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  H.R. No. 143
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Shirley Ann Johnson, who passed away on August 29, 2021, at the
  age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, The youngest child of William and Helen Boyd,
  Shirley Johnson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 21, 1944; her
  mother later married Thomas Joyner, and they raised her with the
  company of her younger sister, Thomasine; after graduating from
  Booker T. Washington High School, she was joined in matrimony to the
  love of her life, Rolland L. Johnson Sr.; they were blessed with two
  children, Rolland and Nicole; and
         WHEREAS, After the couple settled in Dale City, Virginia,
  Mrs. Johnson became active in the children's ministry at Little
  Union Baptist Church in neighboring Dumfries; she gathered her
  family around the kitchen table for Saturday board games, as well as
  nightly meals, and she welcomed many local youngsters into her
  happy home; between work and her children's activities, she was
  kept very busy, but she made time to participate in civic life; as a
  delegate to the 1984 Virginia State Democratic Convention, she
  proudly cast her vote for Jesse Jackson's presidential candidacy;
  she loved to play softball and volleyball and enjoyed summer
  vacations at the beach with family and friends, as well as getaways
  and cruises with her husband; and
         WHEREAS, A job transfer brought Mrs. and Mr. Johnson to Fort
  Worth, and they became valued members of First St. John Cathedral,
  serving as deaconess and deacon; Mrs. Johnson delighted in her role
  as the treasured "Nana" of nine grandchildren, and she happily
  chauffeured them everywhere, celebrated their special moments, and
  treated them to her famous oatmeal cookies and macaroni and cheese;
  even when battling cancer, she set an example of grace, courage,
  faith, and resilience; and
         WHEREAS, Shirley Johnson lived a caring and purposeful life,
  and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
  held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Shirley Ann Johnson and extend sincere condolences to her loved
  ones: to her husband, Rolland L. Johnson Sr.; to her children,
  Rolland L. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Corine, and Texas State
  Representative Nicole D. Collier and her husband, Gary; to her
  grandchildren, Courtney, Lindsey, Tremaine, Eve, Cameron, Jay,
  Chris, Astane, and Jasmynne; to her great-grandchildren, Sydney,
  Hazel, Pearl, Golden, Mo'ney, and Boss; to her sister, Thomasine
  Hinchey; to her brother-in-law, Walter B. Johnson Jr.; and to her
  many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shirley Ann
  Johnson.
 
  Turner of Tarrant
 
 
Phelan Guillen Noble
 
Allen Harless Oliverson
 
Allison Harris Ordaz Perez
 
Anchia Harrison Ortega
 
Anderson Hefner Paddie
 
Ashby Hernandez Parker
 
Bailes Herrero Patterson
 
Beckley Hinojosa Paul
 
Bell of Kaufman Holland Perez
 
Bell of Montgomery Howard Price
 
Bernal Huberty Ramos
 
Biedermann Hull Raney
 
Bonnen Hunter Raymond
 
Bowers Israel Reynolds
 
Buckley Jetton Rodriguez
 
Bucy Johnson of Dallas Rogers
 
Burns A. Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
 
Burrows J. Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Button Kacal Rosenthal
 
Cain King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Campos King of Parker Schaefer
 
Canales King of Uvalde Schofield
 
Capriglione Klick Shaheen
 
Cason Krause Sherman, Sr.
 
Clardy Kuempel Shine
 
Cole Lambert Slaton
 
Coleman Landgraf Slawson
 
Collier Larson Smith
 
Cook Leach Smithee
 
Cortez Leman Spiller
 
Craddick Longoria Stephenson
 
Crockett Lopez Stucky
 
Cyrier Lozano Swanson
 
Darby Lucio III Talarico
 
Davis Martinez Thierry
 
Dean Martinez Fischer Thompson of Brazoria
 
Deshotel Metcalf Thompson of Harris
 
Dominguez Meyer Tinderholt
 
Dutton Meza Toth
 
Fierro Middleton Turner of Dallas
 
Frank Minjarez Turner of Tarrant
 
Frullo Moody VanDeaver
 
Gates Morales of Harris Vasut
 
Geren Morales of Maverick Vo
 
Gervin-Hawkins Morales Shaw Walle
 
Goldman Morrison White
 
González of Dallas Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
González of El Paso Murphy Wu
 
Goodwin Murr Zwiener
 
Guerra Neave
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 143 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House