By: Moncrief S.C.R. No. 60 2001S1426/3 1-1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the 1-3 citizens of Tarrant County in mourning the loss of John V. 1-4 McMillan, who died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at the age of 87; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Omen, Texas, John McMillan studied 1-6 accounting at Southwestern Business College in Houston; while a 1-7 student, he worked with the A&P Grocery chain and later was 1-8 promoted to a position of store manager in Port Arthur; he became a 1-9 route salesman for Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Houston and went 1-10 on to become superintendent of the company's sub-operations located 1-11 in El Campo, Brenham, Huntsville, Bay City, and Eagle Lake; and 1-12 WHEREAS, From 1944 until 1952, Mr. McMillan owned restaurants 1-13 and convenience stores; in 1952, he sold his business interests to 1-14 accept the appointment as president and co-owner of Jax 1-15 Distributing Company of Dallas; after beer sales doubled, he was 1-16 awarded the Tarrant County territory in 1960; and 1-17 WHEREAS, An ingenious businessman with a wide range of 1-18 experience, John McMillan assumed the Coors Distributorship for 1-19 Tarrant County in 1966, and in 1974, he purchased his partner's 1-20 stock in the distributorship and became the sole owner of the 1-21 business; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. McMillan was dedicated to his work as chairman 1-23 of the board of Coors Distributing Company of Tarrant County and 1-24 was past president of the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas and 2-1 the North Fort Worth Business Association; and 2-2 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who distinguished himself in 2-3 his career, John McMillan was respected for his many 2-4 accomplishments and his leadership in the community; he had served 2-5 on the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and was 2-6 past chairman of the chamber's Convention and Visitors Bureau; he 2-7 was a member of the Tarrant County Convention Center Board of 2-8 Directors and the Lions Club; and 2-9 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-10 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 2-11 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-12 WHEREAS, John McMillan was devoted to his late wife, Katie C. 2-13 McMillan, and to his children and grandchildren, and he leaves 2-14 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 2-15 many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-17 hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of John V. 2-18 McMillan: his daughter, Jeri McMillan; his grandsons, Larry, 2-19 Randy, Tim, and Danny Anfin; and his nine great-grandchildren; and, 2-20 be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2-22 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-23 Texas Legislature, and that when the Legislature adjourns this day, 2-24 it do so in memory of John McMillan.