H.R. No. 923
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the untimely passing
of John Wesley McWhorter of Longview, who died on March 1, 2017, at
the age of 50; and
WHEREAS, The son of Johnny and Lynda McWhorter, Wes McWhorter
was born in Panama City, Florida, on July 15, 1966; he graduated
from Longview High School and went on to play football at Texas
Christian University before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State
University, where he was a pitcher on the baseball team; and
WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree in kinesiology,
Mr. McWhorter moved to Dallas and spent the next several years
working at Chelsea Corner, a restaurant which he co-owned, and
later as an assistant golf professional and a catering and
restaurant manager; he eventually returned to Longview, and in
2006, he discovered what he felt was his life's calling when he
became a teacher and coach for the Leverett's Chapel Independent
School District; dedicated to the students and athletes in whom he
invested countless hours, he remained at LCISD until his retirement
in August 2016; and
WHEREAS, Although his loss brings immeasurable sorrow, Wes
McWhorter's example of selflessness, strength of character, and
generosity will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of
knowing him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Wesley McWhorter
and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
fiancée, Mary Moseley Taylor, and her children, Jacob and Josh; to
his brother, David McWhorter, and his wife, Susan; to his sister,
Lori McWhorter Wright, and her husband, Andy; to his nephew,
William McWhorter; to his nieces, Rylee and Baylee Yates; 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 Wes
McWhorter.
Dean
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 923 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House