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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 385
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                          John Sullivan Justin, Jr.
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the death of a beloved
 1-8     Texas icon, John Sullivan Justin, Jr., who died recently at
 1-9     age 84; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Born in Nocona, Texas, on January 17, 1917, John
1-11     was the son of John Justin, Sr., and Ruby Justin; he received
1-12     his early education in Fort Worth and Washington, D.C., schools
1-13     before attending Oklahoma A&M University and Texas Christian
1-14     University; John also served his country during World War II as
1-15     a member of the Merchant Marine; and
1-16           WHEREAS, A greatly admired businessman and heir to Justin
1-17     Industries, John was the third generation of his family to run the
1-18     namesake boot-making business, which was founded in 1879; because
1-19     of his expert management, Justin Industries rose to become the
1-20     preeminent manufacturer of both work and western boots, as well
1-21     as western accessories; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, John Justin's outstanding reputation as a
 2-2     businessman was matched by his reputation as a civic leader;
 2-3     he served Fort Worth citizens as a city councilman from 1959
 2-4     to 1961 and as mayor from 1961 to 1963; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, After serving as mayor, John never held public
 2-6     office again; however, his renown as a city leader and
 2-7     philanthropist in the Fort Worth community continued to grow;
 2-8     though he championed many projects and institutions, John will
 2-9     be remembered most for his ardent support of the Fort Worth Stock
2-10     Show, in particular its rodeo, and Texas Christian University; and
2-11           WHEREAS, John regarded his Southwestern heritage as sacred;
2-12     he worked successfully to preserve Fort Worth's "cowtown" roots,
2-13     believing the city's history made it exceptional and distinguished
2-14     it among modern American cities; despite his success and wealth,
2-15     he remained an unassuming person, who devoted himself to preserving
2-16     the cherished culture of his Fort Worth home; and
2-17           WHEREAS, Texas has lost one of its greatest champions with
2-18     the passing of John Sullivan Justin; he was a distinguished leader
2-19     and a true gentleman, and his life's professional and civic work
2-20     will ensure that Texas' western heritage will be passed down for
2-21     generations to come; the state is truly fortunate to have counted
2-22     John among its citizens; now, therefore, be it
2-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-24     77th Legislature, hereby express its sincere condolences to
 3-1     the family of John Sullivan Justin, Jr.:  his wife, Jane; his
 3-2     son, David; and his daughter, Mary; and, be it further
 3-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 3-4     his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
 3-5     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
 3-6     do so in memory of John Sullivan Justin, Jr.
 3-7                                                                Moncrief
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 3-9                                         President of the Senate
3-10                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-11                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-12                                  on April 23, 2001, by a rising vote.
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3-14                                         Secretary of the Senate
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3-16                                           Member, Texas Senate