H.R. No. 125
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 Benard Fisher III of Corpus Christi on June 11,
2017, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of Erna and John B. Fisher, Mr. Fisher was
born in Kingsville on March 1, 1935; after graduating from
H. M. King High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree in
1957 from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps
of Cadets; he married the former Jacqueline Stewart in 1958, and the
couple began their life together at Fort Lewis in Washington state,
where Mr. Fisher was serving on active duty in the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, After returning to Texas, Mr. Fisher embarked on a
career as an educator and taught in Calvert and Premont; he later
worked for Central Power and Light for more than a decade before
becoming the marketing director for State National Bank of
Robstown; in 1993, he and Mrs. Fisher purchased the Fortuna Bay Bed
and Breakfast in Corpus Christi, which they ran together before
retiring in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, this notable Texan gave generously
of his time and talents to a host of worthy causes and
organizations; he served as president of the Robstown Rotary Club
and as a member of the Calallen High School Booster Club board, sat
on several committees for the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show,
and held membership in the Padre Island Business Association; a man
of deep faith, he was also active in his church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fisher was a devoted husband to his wife,
Jackie, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned
nearly six decades; he was also the proud father of three daughters,
Melissa Feinstein, Martha Durham, and Margaret Sita, and a son,
Michael Fisher, and he took great delight in his nine grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although John Fisher will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with countless cherished memories, and
they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of John Benard Fisher III and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved
ones and many 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
Fisher.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 125 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House