81R23887 JNC-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 1679
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Waco lost a beloved neighbor and
esteemed civic leader with the passing of John D. Cabaniss on March
6, 2009, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, A native of Bell County, John Cabaniss was born on
October 3, 1919, to William Lycentus and Allie Herrington Cabaniss;
he graduated from Moody High School in 1938 and served with the U.S.
Army before attending The University of Texas and Baylor
University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cabaniss earned his law degree from Baylor, and
his hard work and dedication as an attorney earned him the lasting
respect of his peers; in 1959, he was appointed justice of the peace
for Precinct 1, Place 1 in McLennan County, and over the course of
his notable 42-year tenure, he performed nearly 5,000 marriage
ceremonies and enjoyed close friendships with his courthouse
coworkers; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Cabaniss shared 47 years
with his wife, Dorothy, and he lovingly helped to raise her sons,
Charlie and Mark; he was an advocate of education, and his
encouragement led his stepsons to pursue an M.D. and J.D.,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, Known for his storytelling ability and his
generosity of spirit, John Cabaniss made a positive difference in
many lives, and his loved ones will forever cherish their memories
of him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John D. Cabaniss and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Dorothy Cabaniss; to his stepsons, Dr. Charles Jaynes, Jr., and his
wife, Debbie, and Mark Jaynes and his wife, Marla; to his
grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, Lauren, Garrett, and Katelyn Jaynes,
Haley Thorpe, Britney Cross, and Brady Castille; to his eight
great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many 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 D.
Cabaniss.