SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 339


In Memory

of

Whitt Franklin Johnson

	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of
Whitt Franklin Johnson, who passed away on February 22, 2005, at
the age of 94; and
	WHEREAS, Born on January 12, 1911, in Childress, Mr. Johnson
bravely served his country in World War II as a member of the 
United States Army Air Corps; and
	WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, he and his 
wife, Fae Marie, moved to West University Place, a community that 
would benefit tremendously from his leadership; city manager for 
31 years, he later served as mayor, in which position he worked to
provide city employees a monthly annuity, as well as other benefits
after retirement; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson gave of his time and talents to a host 
of notable organizations; active with Masonic Lodge Number 1292, 
a charter member of the West University Rotary Club, and a founding
member of the West University Historical Society, he also served 
the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board as a trustee for 
24 years and the West University United Methodist Church as a 
former chairman of the board and member of the Fidelis class; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his dedication to the city he was
proud to call home, this dynamic Texan was recognized with the 
naming of a park in his honor; and

	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Whitt Johnson
will long remember his zest for life, his winning personality, 
and his love of family and community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby pay special tribute to the life of 
Whitt Franklin Johnson and extend deepest sympathy to the members
of his family:  his wife of 69 years, Fae Marie McBride Johnson; 
his daughters, Kay Ann Bednarski and her husband, Fred, and 
Judy Embrey; his grandchildren, Katie Walmsley and her husband, 
Robert, Freddie Bednarski and his wife, Samantha, Kristina West 
and her husband, Barry, Elizabeth Massengale and her husband, 
Jake, and Ty and Doak Embrey; his eight great-grandchildren; and 
to the other family members and many friends of this fine man; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns 
this day, it do so in memory of Whitt Franklin Johnson.
                                                                           Janek




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 8, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate