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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their |
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memories of James L. Johnston of Kingwood, who passed away on |
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April 30, 2023, at the age of 83; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on |
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August 26, 1939, Jim Johnston was the son of James and Dorothea |
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Johnston; he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, |
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Nancy, Kenny, and Patti Ann, and he went on to attend the University |
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of Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Johnston answered his country's call to duty |
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during the Vietnam War and served as a captain in the United States |
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Air Force; after returning to civilian life, he pursued a career in |
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financial planning and insurance sales; outside of work, he enjoyed |
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such activities as hunting, camping, and riding motorcycles; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Johnston was blessed with |
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the love and support of his wife, Lanelle Johnston, whom he married |
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in 1962; he was the proud father of a son, James, and his cherished |
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family further included a number of grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Jim Johnston is deeply missed, he has left |
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his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever |
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treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James L. Johnston and |
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extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of |
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Jim Johnston. |