HLS 16RS-4708 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 182
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT JOHNSON
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr.
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Rufus C.
3 Johnson, Jr.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Louisiana House of
5Representatives has learned of the death of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr., on Tuesday, May 17,
62016, at the age of eighty-one; and
7 WHEREAS, Rufus C. Johnson, Jr., was born on July 15, 1934, in Bunkie, to Rufus
8and Gladys Johnson; and
9 WHEREAS, education was important to Mr. Johnson; in 1954, he received a
10bachelor's degree from Grambling State University; he furthered his education at Southern
11University, where he received a master's degree, and he received a master's plus thirty from
12Louisiana State University; and
13 WHEREAS, his contributions to education in Avoyelles Parish are exemplary; in
141954, he began his career in education as a math teacher; and
15 WHEREAS, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955
16until 1957; and
17 WHEREAS, in 1971, Mr. Johnson became the principal of Marksville Middle
18School, a position he held until his retirement in 2003; he also taught in St. Landry Parish
19and was employed with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office; and
20 WHEREAS, he was a faithful member of St. John Community Church-Baptist,
21where he served as director emeritus of the finance ministry, corresponding secretary of the
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1Circle of Brothers, a board member for Christian education, the general church secretary,
2a registered church agent, superintendent of Sunday School, and a member of the board of
3directors for T.A.S.T.E. of St. John, Inc.; and
4 WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Roxanne Goree;
5and his siblings, Roland and Dorothy; and
6 WHEREAS, left to cherish Mr. Johnson's memory are his beloved wife, Bobbie; his
7children, Deborah Kay Brown, Lynette Juneau, Renetta Johnson, and Ritchie Craig Johnson;
8his eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his brother, Robert A. Johnson; and
9numerous other relatives and friends; and
10 WHEREAS, with the death of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr., Louisiana has lost one of her
11finest citizens, a true gentleman who left an indelible mark on the many individuals whose
12lives he touched; and
13 WHEREAS, although the death of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr., has left a tremendous void
14in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and
15loved him.
16 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
17Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
18death of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr.; does hereby recognize and record for posterity his
19outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions to education; and does hereby
20extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful man
21will forever bring to his family and friends, his community, the state of Louisiana, and the
22United States of America.
23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
24to the family of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 182 Original 2016 Regular Session Robert Johnson
Expresses condolences upon the death of Rufus C. Johnson, Jr.
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