1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1154 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Alfred Charles Johnson 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Waco in mourning the loss of Alfred Charles Johnson, who died 1-8 May 9, 2001, at the age of 64; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born December 6, 1936, in Edinburg, Texas, A. C. 1-10 graduated from Texas A&M University, where he lettered in football; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, A. C. carved a successful career serving in a 1-13 number of public service positions which ranged from city manager 1-14 of Marlin, Texas, to founding member and secretary of the board of 1-15 the Central Texas Resource Conservation and Development District; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, In 1987, A. C. was appointed executive director of 1-18 the Central Texas Council of Governments; as executive director, 1-19 he became active in numerous projects and programs, such as 1-20 industrial park development, Interstate Highway 35 Central Texas 1-21 corridor development studies, historic renovations, and 2-1 administration of overall economic development programs; and 2-2 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, A. C. Johnson was respected 2-3 for his many accomplishments and his leadership in the community; 2-4 and 2-5 WHEREAS, He served on the National Association of Regional 2-6 Councils board of directors and executive committee and the board 2-7 of directors of the National Association of Metropolitan Planning 2-8 Organization for Transportation; he was a guest lecturer on urban 2-9 and regional planning at Texas A&M University; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was a devout Christian and was active 2-11 in the First United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday 2-12 school teacher and was a member of the Board of Stewards for more 2-13 than 16 years; he was elected to the Divan of the Karem Shrine 2-14 Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. and was a Master Mason, York Rite Mason, 2-15 Scottish Rite Mason, and Shriner and an elected member of the 2-16 Royal Order of Jesters Court 115; and 2-17 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-18 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-19 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-20 WHEREAS, A. C. Johnson lived his life to the fullest and was 2-21 a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind 2-22 memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many 2-23 friends; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-2 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 3-3 family of Alfred Charles Johnson: his wife, Jacquelyn Johnson; 3-4 his daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly Sue and Russell Horn 3-5 and Karoljeanne "Jeanne" and Bill Schroeder; his son and 3-6 daughter-in-law, Ryan Lyn and Robin Johnson; his stepsons, 3-7 Robert H. Jones and Russell Jones; his mother and father, 3-8 Mildred Haley and Selmer Johnson; his brothers, Bob Johnson and 3-9 Jerry Johnson; and his 14 grandchildren; and, be it further 3-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 3-11 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-12 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-13 do so in memory of A. C. Johnson. 3-14 Fraser 3-15 ______________________________________ 3-16 President of the Senate 3-17 I hereby certify that the above 3-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-19 on May 23, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-20 ______________________________________ 3-21 Secretary of the Senate 3-22 ______________________________________ 3-23 Member, Texas Senate