R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of John Christian Mayfield, Jr., on 1-2 March 4, 1997, at the age of 82, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 many friends and relatives of this esteemed Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force, 1-5 Mr. Mayfield was graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1-6 1936; he wed the former Evelyn King the following year, and the 1-7 couple went on to enjoy 60 happy and rewarding years of marriage; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Mayfield began his career as a business 1-10 education teacher at Burnett High School and went on to serve as a 1-11 principal in Belfalls; during his years as an educator, he 1-12 encouraged his students to strive toward achieving their highest 1-13 potential and, in doing so, he earned a special place in the hearts 1-14 of many young Texans; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Mayfield was also highly regarded as a 1-16 successful businessman; he established the Mayfield Paper Company 1-17 in San Angelo and Abilene, and he positively affected a host of 1-18 issues vital to his profession as president of the Southwestern 1-19 Paper Merchants Association; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This dedicated civic leader served his community 1-21 through his involvement with such worthy organizations as the San 1-22 Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the boards of both the Hendrick 1-23 Medical Center and Abilene National Bank; he was active with the 1-24 Abilene Symphony Orchestra, the Abilene United Way, and the Rotary 2-1 Club as well, and his stalwart service throughout the years earned 2-2 him the admiration of his many friends and neighbors in the 2-3 community; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mayfield was sustained by 2-5 his faith as a devout member of the First Baptist Church, where he 2-6 was involved in the Silent Ministry and the Singles Department; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A man of great energy and vision, John Christian 2-8 Mayfield, Jr., left an indelible mark on the Abilene community 2-9 during his years on this earth, and though his presence will be 2-10 deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts and minds 2-11 of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Christian 2-14 Mayfield, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-15 family: to his beloved wife, Evelyn Mayfield; to his sons and 2-16 daughters-in-law, Stanley and Deanna Mayfield, Don and Cherie 2-17 Mayfield, and Bill and Sue Mayfield; to his sister, Ida Byrd Wood; 2-18 to his grandchildren and their spouses, Lisa and Freeman Pickett, 2-19 John and Debbie Mayfield, Julie and Brian Barker, Chris Mayfield, 2-20 Kelly Mayfield, and Jonathan Mayfield; to his great-grandchildren, 2-21 Bill Pickett and Ashley Barker; and to the many other friends and 2-22 relatives of this fine gentleman; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-24 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-25 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-26 John Christian Mayfield, Jr. Hunter _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 408 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 3, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House