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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 189
By Walley
SJR0189
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Teresa Allie Johnston
Johnson.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the untimely passing of Teresa Allie Johnston Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Teresa Johnson was an exemplary public servant and consummate
professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in
numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, born in Cook County, Illinois, on September 3, 1973, Mrs. Johnson had a
deep love for art, music, nature, and animals, and her beautiful smile and contagious laugh
could brighten any room; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished artist and a small animal rehabilitator, Mrs. Johnson
owned and operated a small boutique in Crump; and
WHEREAS, deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Johnson always endeavored to remain
true to family values of the highest order; her family was her greatest joy in life; and
WHEREAS, Teresa Johnson joined her best friend, Shane Hardin Johnson, in marriage
on February 25, 1994, and she was the proud mother of Heather Allie Johnson (Patrick Young),
Megan Saraya (Brian) Rogers, and Sean Andrew (Alex) Johnson and the grandmother of
Sebastian Young, Dartagnan Young, and Lilah Rogers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson is further survived by her mother, Edith Flatt; her stepfather,
Rick Schaeffer; her brothers, Ricki Schaeffer and Dylan Flatt; and many dear friends and
extended family members; and
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WHEREAS, Teresa Johnson leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Teresa Allie Johnston
Johnson, reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living
the examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family and friends of Mrs. Johnson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.