SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 104
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Mark Daniel Johnson
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Mark Daniel Johnson,
  who died January 20, 2015, at the age of 47; and
         WHEREAS, Mark Johnson was born on June 16, 1967, in
  Seattle, Washington, to Sue and Dan Johnson; he moved with his
  family to Waco at an early age, and he graduated from Richfield
  High School; he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from The
  University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree from Babson
  College in Boston; and
         WHEREAS, His beloved wife, Jocelyn Duncan Johnson, his
  daughter, Sophie Mason Johnson, and his stepdaughter, Mary
  Elizabeth Potts, were a source of much pride and joy to him; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was a dedicated entrepreneur whose
  innovative ideas and efforts had a positive impact on the growing
  field of education technology; he was a cofounder of Highwired, a
  pioneering online social network for high schools, and he was a
  founder of the National Transcript Center; he served as chief
  operating officer of ESP Solutions Group and as a vice president
  and general manager with Pearson; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was a devout Christian who practiced
  his faith in his daily life, and he was active with the Helping
  Hand Home for Children in Austin; he was an avid outdoorsman who
  introduced his children to the joys of hunting and fishing, and
  he loved traveling; and
         WHEREAS, A man of strength, generosity, and compassion, he
  gave unselfishly to others, and his courage in the face of his
  illness and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest
  will not be forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, brother, husband, and
  father, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
  forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Mark Daniel Johnson; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 Mark Daniel Johnson.
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 4, 2015, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate