H.R. No. 619
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of John L. Kingston of Spring, who passed away on December 22, 2010,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mr. Kingston was
born in Austin on July 26, 1929; he grew up in Corpus Christi, where
he began working on the docks and waterfront at the age of 13; he
went on to help develop the "Billy Pugh Personnel Net," which is
still used today to transport crews from boats to offshore oil rigs;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kingston embarked on his marine surveying career
in 1966; after working with Captain W. A. Walls and MatthewsDaniel,
he formed his own venture, John L. Kingston & Associates; a leader
in his field, he was admired for his vast knowledge of marine
vessels and was often called on to testify as an expert witness; he
was also a mentor to many, and two men who benefited from his
guidance went on to serve as president of the National Association
of Marine Surveyors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kingston shared 34 years of marriage with the
love of his life, Elvie Kingston, and together they supported a
number of conservative causes and candidates; a Texan through and
through, he could often be found wearing cowboy boots; and
WHEREAS, John Kingston enjoyed a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those
who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John L. Kingston and
extend deepest sympathy to his wife, Elvie Kingston; to his brother
and three sisters; and to his 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 John
Kingston.
Riddle
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 619 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 10, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House