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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and |
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meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends |
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of John L. Kingston of Spring, who passed away on December 22, 2010, |
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at the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mr. Kingston was |
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born in Austin on July 26, 1929; he grew up in Corpus Christi, where |
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he began working on the docks and waterfront at the age of 13; he |
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went on to help develop the "Billy Pugh Personnel Net," which is |
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still used today to transport crews from boats to offshore oil rigs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kingston embarked on his marine surveying career |
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in 1966; after working with Captain W. A. Walls and MatthewsDaniel, |
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he formed his own venture, John L. Kingston & Associates; a leader |
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in his field, he was admired for his vast knowledge of marine |
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vessels and was often called on to testify as an expert witness; he |
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was also a mentor to many, and two men who benefited from his |
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guidance went on to serve as president of the National Association |
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of Marine Surveyors; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kingston shared 34 years of marriage with the |
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love of his life, Elvie Kingston, and together they supported a |
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number of conservative causes and candidates; a Texan through and |
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through, he could often be found wearing cowboy boots; and |
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WHEREAS, John Kingston enjoyed a life that was rich in the |
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intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those |
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who held him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John L. Kingston and |
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extend deepest sympathy to his wife, Elvie Kingston; to his brother |
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and three sisters; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John |
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Kingston. |