1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Emmett L. Johnson 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Austin and Georgetown in mourning the loss of Emmett L. Johnson, 1-8 who died April 4, 1999, at the age of 63; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A resident of Austin for 32 years, Emmett Johnson 1-10 began his successful career with IBM in Lexington, Kentucky, and 1-11 transferred to Austin in 1967; he retired from IBM in 1990 after 1-12 34 years of loyal service; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Emmett was employed as 1-14 a car guard by the Texas State Senate, where he became well known 1-15 for his gregarious personality and engaging smile and where he made 1-16 many deep and lasting friendships; and 1-17 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Emmett 1-18 was respected for his many accomplishments and was beloved by all 1-19 who knew him; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An active community leader, he was a member of 1-21 Mount Vernon Lodge Number 14 AF & AM in Georgetown, Kentucky, the 1-22 Masonic Lodge Number 227 in Round Rock, Texas, and the Scottish Rite 1-23 Temple and Ben Hur Shrine Temple; he was a past president of the 1-24 SREKOJ Clown Unit and of the Ben Hur Lizzyteers; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Emmett was dedicated to his 2-2 work as a clown, and his uplifting spirit and twinkling eyes touched 2-3 the lives of innumerable children; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, compassion, and 2-5 generosity, Emmett gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 2-6 wisdom, warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by those 2-7 who knew him; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Emmett Johnson was a devoted husband, father, and 2-9 grandfather who lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind 2-10 memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many 2-11 friends; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 bereaved family of Emmett L. Johnson: his wife of 43 years, 2-15 Michaeleen Johnson; his daughters and son-in-law, Emily Johnson 2-16 and Paula and Larry Herrin; his mother, Pauline Underwood; and his 2-17 six grandchildren and great-grandson; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-20 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-21 so in memory of Emmett L. Johnson. 2-22 Barrientos 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on April 12, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 2-30 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate