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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52


In Memory

of

Rable Johnson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Rable Johnson, who 
died June 16, 2005, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, Rable was born April 20, 1920, in Waxahachie, to 
Willie and Mandie Johnson and he attended public schools in Ike, 
Ennis, and Dallas; he was a longtime member of the Golden Gate 
Baptist Church, and he was appointed cochair of the deacons at 
the organization of the Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, A pioneer in the African American business 
community in Dallas, Rable was the first African American manager 
of a James K. Wilson clothing store as well as one of the first 
African Americans to procure a Jack in the Box, Incorporated, 
franchise; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Rable received numerous 
honors throughout his life, including a 2003 Steeple Award for 
recognition of church service; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Rable 
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued 
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he 
leaves behind countless memories that will be cherished forever 
by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Rable Johnson:  his beloved


wife of 64 years, Earnestine; his sons and daughter-in-law,
Ricky Johnson, Rodney Johnson, and Phillip and Barbara Johnson; 
his daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Donald Wrightsil; his 
stepsister, Yvonne Sands; and his seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Rable Johnson.
                                                                            West




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 7, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate