By: Haley S.R. No. 1115 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Oscar Johnson, Jr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 family and many friends of Oscar Johnson, Jr., in mourning the death 1-7 of this Conroe civic leader who died May 1, 1993; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Willis on September 30, 1940, Mr. Johnson 1-9 moved to Conroe in the early 1960s; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This respected gentleman operated Collins and 1-11 Johnson Funeral Home and was a member the National Funeral Directors 1-12 and Morticians Association; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A renowned and respected civic leader, 1-14 Mr. Johnson was a member of the boards of directors of the 1-15 Salvation Army and the Metropolitan Day Care Center; he was a member 1-16 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1-17 National Coalition of Black Democrats, Montgomery County Civic Group, 1-18 and the Concerned Citizens of Conroe; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Johnson was a deacon of 1-20 Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, a member of Christian Home Workers, 1-21 and the Masonic Lodge; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An extraordinarily capable gentleman, Mr. Johnson 1-23 had served a lengthy term on city council; in addition, he was a 2-1 past president of Epsilon Nu Delta fraternity and a member of the 2-2 Conroe Friendly City Kiwanis Club; and 2-3 WHEREAS, His wise counsel and good judgment will be 2-4 remembered with gratitude by all those who knew him; and 2-5 WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of this 2-6 venerated community leader greatly contributed to the development 2-7 and progress of his town; he will be greatly missed; now, therefore, 2-8 be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-11 the members of his family: his wife, Ruby; his daughters, 2-12 Dolly and Monique; his son, Marquis Demond; his mother, 2-13 Lizzie Lee Johnson; his seven grandchildren; and his special 2-14 adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webster; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-17 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-18 it does so in memory of Oscar Johnson, Jr. 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the 2-22 above Resolution was adopted by 2-23 the Senate on May 27, 1993, 2-24 by a rising vote. 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 _____________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate