1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 533 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 John Christian Mayfield, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Abilene in mourning the loss of John Christian Mayfield, Jr., 1-8 who died March 4, 1997, at the age of 82; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born February 10, 1915, in Cameron, Texas, 1-10 John Mayfield graduated from Southwest Texas State University 1-11 in San Marcos in 1936; he married Evelyn King on March 5, 1937, 1-12 and served as a pilot and flight instructor in the United States 1-13 Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945; and 1-14 WHEREAS, John Mayfield was dedicated to his work as the 1-15 founder and owner of Mayfield Paper Company, which he established 1-16 in 1952 in Abilene after having founded the Mayfield Paper Company 1-17 in San Angelo in 1945; and 1-18 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Mayfield 1-19 was respected in the community for his many accomplishments; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he was a past director 1-21 of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, the Abilene United Way, the 1-22 Abilene Symphony Orchestra, and the Abilene National Bank; he was 1-23 a past member of the San Angelo Rotary Club and the Board of 2-1 Development for Hendrick Medical Center; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-3 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-4 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, John Mayfield was a member of 2-6 First Baptist Church, where he was active in the Silent Ministry; and 2-7 WHEREAS, John Mayfield was a devoted husband, father, and 2-8 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-9 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-12 bereaved family of John C. Mayfield: his wife, Evelyn Mayfield; 2-13 his sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Deanna Mayfield, Don 2-14 and Cherie Mayfield, and Bill and Sue Mayfield; his sister, 2-15 Ida Byrd Wood; and his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 2-16 and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-18 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-19 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-20 in memory of John Christian Mayfield, Jr. 2-21 Wentworth 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on April 18, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate