84R12787 WG-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1155
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of John J. Lewis of Violet on February 23, 2015, at the age
of 76; and
WHEREAS, The son of David and Sylvie Lewis, John Lewis was
born in Sinton on August 10, 1938; a longtime resident of Violet, he
made his living as a farmer in the Violet and Robstown communities
for five decades; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan often delighted in the company
of his loved ones and friends, and he was the proud father of a son,
David; and
WHEREAS, John Lewis led a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and although he is deeply missed, he
will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by all
those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John J. Lewis and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his son,
David Lewis; to his brothers, Tommy and Billy Mazza; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John J.
Lewis.