SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 987
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Julia Johnson on the grand occasion of her 80th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Austin; and
WHEREAS, Julia Johnson was born May 26, 1933, in Taylor, to
Ed and Julia Kovar Lightner; she enjoyed 60 years of marriage to
Bill Johnson, and together they raised three children, Billy,
Teresa, and Joanne; she has been blessed with five grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson served the Texas Legislature with
distinction for 40 years; she began her career in public service
in 1955 with the Texas House of Representatives and went on to
serve as an administrative assistant to Texas Senators Frank
Lombardino, Carlos Truan, and J. E. "Buster" Brown; and
WHEREAS, She remains active in the community and serves as
a singer and pianist at her church and as president of Retirees
Chapter 149 of the Texas Public Employees Association; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of her birthday, friends and
family are gathering on May 26, 2013, to congratulate her and
share in this milestone in her life; a beloved and respected
member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her
compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to
the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Julia Johnson on her many
achievements and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 80th
birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate