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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of John J. Lewis of Violet on February 23, 2015, at the age |
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of 76; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of David and Sylvie Lewis, John Lewis was |
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born in Sinton on August 10, 1938; a longtime resident of Violet, he |
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made his living as a farmer in the Violet and Robstown communities |
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for five decades; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan often delighted in the company |
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of his loved ones and friends, and he was the proud father of a son, |
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David; and |
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WHEREAS, John Lewis led a life that was rich in the |
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intangibles that matter most, and although he is deeply missed, he |
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will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by all |
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those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John J. Lewis and |
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extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his son, |
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David Lewis; to his brothers, Tommy and Billy Mazza; and to his |
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other relatives and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John J. |
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Lewis. |
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Herrero |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1155 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 19, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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