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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 305


In Memory

of

Dwaine A. Johnson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Dwaine A. Johnson, 
who died January 18, 2005, at the age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, Born August 2, 1928, in Mondamin, Iowa, Dwaine 
served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954; he 
received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct 
Medal; and
	WHEREAS, A respected entrepreneur, Dwaine was cofounder 
and owner of Overhead Door Company of Fort Worth from 1968 to 
1989; he became a lobbyist in Austin in 1990; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Dwaine served as a
Fort Worth city councilman from District Three from 1981 to 1985; 
as councilman, he played an important role in the development of 
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the Trinity 
Railway project; and
	WHEREAS, Dwaine served as the first state legislative 
consultant for Tarrant County; he established the Texas Speaker's 
Golf Tournament and worked for many years supporting this event; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dwaine was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Dwaine A. Johnson:  his wife, Gayle Johnson; 
his sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Patricia Johnson and 
Kelly and Alyssa Johnson; his granddaughters, Stephanie, Susan, 
and Andrea; his brothers, Merlin, Quentin, and Stan; and his 
sister, Jan; 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 Dwaine Johnson.
                                                                          Brimer




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



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate