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                                                                  H.R. No. 471



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The people of Kerrville and Kerr County lost a 
highly esteemed civic leader with the passing of Charles H. 
Johnston, Jr., on January 7, 2002, at the age of 88; and
	WHEREAS, Born on November 20, 1913, in Kerrville, he was a 
lifelong resident of the city; he graduated from Tivy High School, 
Schreiner University, and The University of Texas at Austin; he 
played football in high school and college and remained an avid fan 
of the game; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Johnston served his country with distinction as 
a member of the United States Navy during World War II; following 
his military service, he returned to his hometown and the Peterson 
Auto Company, where he became general manager; he bought the car 
dealership in 1962 and operated the company for the next decade 
until selling it in 1973; and
	WHEREAS, His professional and civic involvement included 
membership on the boards of the Texas Automobile Dealers 
Association, Kerrville Rotary Club, Sid Peterson Memorial 
Hospital, Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation, Charles Schreiner 
Bank, and Hill Country Savings and Loan; in addition, he was a 
trustee with the Kerrville Independent School District and 
Schreiner University and served the congregation of First 
Presbyterian Church of Kerrville as an elder for many years; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his deep commitment to his 
community, Mr. Johnston was accorded many honors, including a 1990 
Co-Distinguished Alumnus Award from Schreiner University; 
moreover, he was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year in 1976 by 
the Kerr County Chamber of Commerce and Texas Quality Dealer of 1970 
by the Texas Automobile Dealers Association; and
	WHEREAS, Married to the former Josephine Fawcett in 1936, Mr. 
Johnston enjoyed a happy and fulfilling relationship with his wife 
until her passing in 1996; he took great pride in his family, 
including a daughter and son-in-law, a grandson, and numerous 
nieces and nephews who were like his own children; and
	WHEREAS, The life of Charles H. Johnston, Jr., has been an 
immeasurable blessing to his family, his friends, and the citizens 
of Kerr County, and his spirit will continue to light the hearts of 
all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles H. Johnston, 
Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to his daughter and son-in-law, 
Betsy and Alton Rhoden; to his grandson, Charles Jay Rhoden; to his 
sisters-in-law, Norma Fawcett, Ethel Fawcett, and Cornelia 
Stehling; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles H. 
Johnston, Jr.

                                                                      Hilderbran


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 471 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 10, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House