81R33950 JNC-D
By: Jones H.R. No. 2302
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the loss of U.S. Army Specialist Geoffrey G. Johnson of Lubbock,
who died while serving his country in Iraq on October 12, 2008, at
the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, A terrain data specialist working in geospatial
intelligence, Specialist Johnson was dedicated to his mission and
often volunteered to assist with special patrols; his courageous
service earned him a number of honors, including the Bronze Star
Medal; and
WHEREAS, Geoffrey Johnson was born in Provo, Utah, and moved
to Lubbock in 1985; he graduated from the South Plains College
vocational nursing program before joining the military; devoted to
the army, his country, and his family, he adored his children and
enjoyed playing games with them and reading to them; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Specialist Johnson inspired others with his fortitude,
tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives
of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic
Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Army Specialist
Geoffrey G. Johnson and extend deepest sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, Amy; to his children, Kelsi, Parker, Joel,
and Brayden; and to his many 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 U.S. Army
Specialist Geoffrey G. Johnson.