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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 525
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In Memory |
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of |
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Richard R. Johnson |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Richard R. |
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"Dik" Johnson, who died February 25, 2011, at the age of 68; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Johnson was born October 6, 1942, in |
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Cheboygan, Michigan; he served with honor in the United States |
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Navy for four years aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in |
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industrial education from Central Michigan University; he moved |
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to Corpus Christi in 1976 and soon began a career at the Corpus |
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Christi Army Depot, where he held several important positions, |
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including security chief and computer chief; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was active in numerous organizations |
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devoted to representing the interests of people with |
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disabilities, including the Corpus Christi Army Depot |
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Individuals with Disabilities Program Committee and the Texas |
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Governor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, He was recognized numerous times for his |
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outstanding performance both at work and as a volunteer, and |
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March 15, 1989, was proclaimed Richard Johnson Day in Corpus |
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Christi in recognition of his dedication and service; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he |
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gave generously to others, and his family and friends will |
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continue to live with the cherished memories of his life and his |
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many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family and friends of Richard R. Johnson; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Richard Johnson. |
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Hinojosa |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 16, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |