SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 548

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Clayton Johnson, who has retired after 59 years of exceptional work as a barber in the city of Austin; and

WHEREAS, Clayton Johnson began cutting hair at the age of 20 at Arnold's on Guadalupe Street; he worked for a time at Tarrytown Barbershop and at Roy's Barbershop before establishing his own business, Clayton's, in 1968; he moved his shop to Hancock Drive in 1971; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, he has developed a loyal clientele that has often included multiple generations of the same family; he is noted for both the quality of his work and his engaging conversation with patrons; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, he has received the invaluable support of his beloved wife, Carolyn, and he and Carolyn have been blessed with four children, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Clayton Johnson has been an important part of the fabric of life in Austin for nearly six decades, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition as his career draws to a close; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Clayton Johnson on his many contributions to his community and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 3, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate