By:  Lewis, Ron                                         H.R. No. 15
       72S40308 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Charles Joseph "Butch"
    1-2  Johansson on October 24, 1992, at the age of 43, has brought a
    1-3  great loss to the many friends and family of this fine man, and
    1-4  indeed to all the residents of Bridge City who benefited from his
    1-5  civic leadership and commitment; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A native of Port Arthur, this esteemed gentleman
    1-7  made his home in Bridge City for the past 38 years, and throughout
    1-8  those years, Mr. Johansson truly exemplified the spirit of sharing
    1-9  and compassion by generously giving much of his time and talent to
   1-10  the community; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, After his graduation from Bridge City High School in
   1-12  1967, this distinguished individual continued his education at
   1-13  Lamar University and the University of Houston, earning a bachelor
   1-14  of science degree in pharmacy in 1972; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Mr. Johansson later drew on his fine education to
   1-16  become a successful entrepreneur as the owner and operator of
   1-17  Johansson's Community Pharmacy in Bridge City and Script Care,
   1-18  Inc., of Beaumont; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Despite his thriving career, this civic-minded
   1-20  gentleman was never too busy to support a worthy cause; he
   1-21  contributed to the betterment of his community through his diligent
   1-22  work with the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and as a member of
   1-23  the board of trustees of the local school district, as well as
   1-24  through his commitment to youth sports; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Mr. Johansson enjoyed the combination of fellowship,
    2-2  friendship, and service offered by many civic groups in Bridge
    2-3  City, including the Lions Club, Masonic Lodge No. 1345, and the El
    2-4  Mina Shrine; he also contributed his time to serve as secretary for
    2-5  Legend Pharmacies of Texas and to participate in the legislative
    2-6  affairs arm of the Texas Pharmacy Association; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Throughout his many years of professional growth and
    2-8  community activism, this devoted husband and father relied on his
    2-9  close-knit family for love and support; he enjoyed a special
   2-10  relationship with his wife, Leah Long Johansson, and their marriage
   2-11  was blessed with two sons, Eric and Ryan; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, A man of rare dedication and compassion, Charles
   2-13  Joseph "Butch" Johansson will be greatly missed; though his
   2-14  presence is gone from us now, his spirit will continue to live on
   2-15  in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched; now,
   2-16  therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 72nd Texas
   2-18  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
   2-19  Charles Joseph "Butch" Johansson and extend profound sympathy to
   2-20  the members of his family:  to his wife, Leah Long Johansson; to
   2-21  his sons, Eric and Ryan Johansson; to his parents, Mr. and
   2-22  Mrs. E. J. Johansson; to his brother, Alan Johansson; and to his
   2-23  sister, Sue Gondran; and, be it further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-25  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-26  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-27  Charles Joseph "Butch" Johansson.