1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 770 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 John W. Mason 1-6 WHEREAS, The citizens of Mount Pleasant and the 1-7 Titus County Water District have lost a longtime friend and 1-8 one of their most revered citizens with the death of John W. Mason 1-9 on February 4, 1997, at the age of 71; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born on September 20, 1925, he was the son of 1-11 Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Mason; John W. Mason lived most of his 1-12 life in Titus County; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A lifelong patriot, he served his country honorably 1-14 during World War II in the United States Army and was discharged 1-15 in 1947; and 1-16 WHEREAS, John Mason attended and graduated from East Texas 1-17 State College; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During his tenure as Titus County Tax Assessor and 1-19 as County Judge, Mr. Mason loyally and faithfully addressed the 1-20 needs of his fellow citizens; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In 1973, he was hired as executive director of the 1-22 Titus County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, where he worked 1-23 for almost 24 years; he was the one credited with the success of 2-1 the water district; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The Titus County Fresh Water District was able 2-3 to do away with the yearly property tax because of Mr. Mason's 2-4 unparalleled ability to handle and invest the district's money; 2-5 and 2-6 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was an active member and 2-7 served as an elder and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church, 2-8 Mount Pleasant; and 2-9 WHEREAS, A man who enjoyed the company of his fellows, 2-10 John Mason was a member and past Master of Temple Lodge Number 2-11 70, a member of Scottish Rite and Shriners, and a member and past 2-12 president of the Kiwanis Club; and 2-13 WHEREAS, An exemplary and notable man, John W. Mason was 2-14 highly respected for his many accomplishments and was a respected 2-15 leader in his town and state; and 2-16 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that 2-17 will be remembered with gratitude by all those who knew and loved 2-18 him; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-21 members of his family: his wife, Margaret Mason; his sons and 2-22 daughter-in-law, William H. Mason and James and Sally Mason; and 2-23 his granddaughter, Amelia Elizabeth Mason; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-25 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 3-1 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-2 John W. Mason. 3-3 Ratliff 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on May 17, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate