87S30098 BPG-D
 
  By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 143
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Shirley Ann Johnson, who passed away on August 29, 2021, at the
  age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, The youngest child of William and Helen Boyd,
  Shirley Johnson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 21, 1944; her
  mother later married Thomas Joyner, and they raised her with the
  company of her younger sister, Thomasine; after graduating from
  Booker T. Washington High School, she was joined in matrimony to the
  love of her life, Rolland L. Johnson Sr.; they were blessed with two
  children, Rolland and Nicole; and
         WHEREAS, After the couple settled in Dale City, Virginia,
  Mrs. Johnson became active in the children's ministry at Little
  Union Baptist Church in neighboring Dumfries; she gathered her
  family around the kitchen table for Saturday board games, as well as
  nightly meals, and she welcomed many local youngsters into her
  happy home; between work and her children's activities, she was
  kept very busy, but she made time to participate in civic life; as a
  delegate to the 1984 Virginia State Democratic Convention, she
  proudly cast her vote for Jesse Jackson's presidential candidacy;
  she loved to play softball and volleyball and enjoyed summer
  vacations at the beach with family and friends, as well as getaways
  and cruises with her husband; and
         WHEREAS, A job transfer brought Mrs. and Mr. Johnson to Fort
  Worth, and they became valued members of First St. John Cathedral,
  serving as deaconess and deacon; Mrs. Johnson delighted in her role
  as the treasured "Nana" of nine grandchildren, and she happily
  chauffeured them everywhere, celebrated their special moments, and
  treated them to her famous oatmeal cookies and macaroni and cheese;
  even when battling cancer, she set an example of grace, courage,
  faith, and resilience; and
         WHEREAS, Shirley Johnson lived a caring and purposeful life,
  and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
  held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Shirley Ann Johnson and extend sincere condolences to her loved
  ones: to her husband, Rolland L. Johnson Sr.; to her children,
  Rolland L. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Corine, and Texas State
  Representative Nicole D. Collier and her husband, Gary; to her
  grandchildren, Courtney, Lindsey, Tremaine, Eve, Cameron, Jay,
  Chris, Astane, and Jasmynne; to her great-grandchildren, Sydney,
  Hazel, Pearl, Golden, Mo'ney, and Boss; to her sister, Thomasine
  Hinchey; to her brother-in-law, Walter B. Johnson Jr.; and to her
  many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shirley Ann
  Johnson.