87R30300 CW-D
 
  By: Guillen H.R. No. 2039
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of John William Hayes on February 28, 2021, at the age of
  97; and
         WHEREAS, John Hayes was born in Petronila on September 7,
  1923, to Julius and Maude Ruth Hayes; he grew up with the
  companionship of four siblings, Nelson, Gladys, Joy, and Dean; and
         WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Hayes
  joined the military in December 1942 and became a tail gunner in the
  42nd Bombardment Squadron, Seventh Air Force; after completing 40
  combat missions, he received an honorable discharge and returned to
  his family's ranch in Tilden; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hayes enjoyed the love and
  support of his wife, the former Genevieve Eva Speckels, with whom he
  shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than five and a half
  decades until her passing; he took great pride in his children,
  John, Marcy, and the late Kathleen Akers, who preceded her father in
  death; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming
  numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren into his treasured
  family; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his loved ones and his country,
  John Hayes earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were
  privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John William Hayes
  and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to
  his son, John Keith Hayes, and his wife, Neda; to his daughter,
  Marcy Mikolajczyk, and her husband, Emmett; to his grandsons, Jason
  and Jarrett Akers, and his granddaughters, Michelle McMillan,
  Jennifer Floyd, Maegan Flannigen, and Jimmie Dell Synatschk; to his
  nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and to
  his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Hayes.