1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 368 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 John George Willome, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Junction City in mourning the loss of John George Willome, Jr., 1-8 who died February 25, 1999, at the age of 80; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on September 25, 1918, he was the son of John 1-10 and Lottie Willome of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Willome joined the United States Army Air Corps 1-12 to defend his country during World War II; and 1-13 WHEREAS, John George Willome, Jr., married Sarah Jane Neff 1-14 on May 29, 1942, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and they had a loving 1-15 marriage and partnership until her death soon after they celebrated 1-16 their 50th anniversary; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Willome returned to Junction City in 1-18 1946 to live; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mr. Willome was dedicated to his work as an 1-20 accountant, beginning his career working for A. D. Jellison; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he was active in the Young 1-22 Men's Christian Association, the Rotary Club, the Masonic Lodge, the 1-23 Boy Scouts of America, and the Geary Community Historical Society; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Willome was treasurer of the 2-2 First United Methodist Church, and he and his wife were members of 2-3 the Better Builders class; he sang in the church choir, was choir 2-4 director, and was a soloist performer for other local churches; and 2-5 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Willome 2-6 was respected for his many accomplishments and was a leader in his 2-7 community; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and 2-9 great-grandfather, he leaves memories which will be treasured 2-10 always by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 2-13 members of his family: his sons, Jack Willome, Tom Willome, 2-14 and Mike Willome; his three stepbrothers, Robert, David, and Tom; 2-15 and his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, be it 2-16 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 2-19 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-20 do so in the memory of John George Willome, 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 March 9, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Member, Texas Senate