H.R. No. 256
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a cherished wife, mother, and educator
ended far too soon with the passing of Johnna Puckett Reynolds of
Driftwood on June 21, 2011, at the age of 43; and
WHEREAS, A native of Sweetwater, Johnna Puckett was born on
August 31, 1967, to Eddie and Ira Lea Puckett; growing up, she
distinguished herself as a talented athlete, earning three world
championship barrel racing titles from the American Junior Rodeo
Association, a state title in track, and a second-place state
ranking with the Sweetwater High School basketball team; after her
graduation, she attended Tarleton State University in
Stephenville, where she won the Southwestern Region Barrel Racing
Title; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reynolds earned her bachelor's degree and began
her career in education with the Perrin-Whitt Consolidated
Independent School District; she went on to teach kindergarten and
physical education in Lake Travis ISD; in 1999, she became the PE
teacher at the newly opened Bee Cave Elementary, and through the
years she taught many after-school classes and coached many sports
teams; known for making her classes fun, she instilled in her
countless students a love for athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Ms. Reynolds was devoted to her
family, including her husband, Cole, her daughter, Casey, and her
son, Lane; she was tremendously proud of her children and took
special pleasure in entertaining her family and friends, especially
at the annual Reynolds crawfish boil; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Johnna Reynolds brings
immeasurable sorrow to many, she leaves behind a legacy that will
long be treasured by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Johnna Puckett Reynolds and extend deepest sympathy to the members
of her family: to her husband, Cole Reynolds; to her daughter,
Casey; to her son, Lane; to her parents, Eddie and Ira Lea Puckett;
to her sister, LaDawn Daniel, and her husband, Tony; and to her
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Johnna
Puckett Reynolds.
Workman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 256 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House