H.R. No. 24
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon on June 30, 2017, at the
age of 69; and
WHEREAS, A native of Glen Allan, Mississippi, John Love was
born on September 10, 1947, to Robert and Lillian Love; after
graduating from Greenville High School, he continued his education
and ultimately earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology from
Mississippi State University; he also answered his nation's call to
duty by serving in the Mississippi Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Love enjoyed a rewarding career in education
that included positions as an art teacher, coach, and principal at
the secondary level in Mississippi; after relocating to Tyler, he
spent more than a decade as a principal at Douglas and Andy Woods
Elementary Schools before becoming director of the Discovery
Science Place, where he oversaw the museum's creation and is
credited with building a number of the exhibits that remain on
display there; he later returned to academia and taught at
Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Jarvis Christian
College; in recent years, he dedicated himself to developing his
craft as an artist; and
WHEREAS, Committed to his local community, Dr. Love shared
his time and talents with the Franklin County Historical
Association and the Franklin County Arts Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be greatly missed, John Love made a
profound impact on countless young people through his contributions
as an educator, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him
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 Benton Love and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
his family: to his beloved Sandra Love; to his children,
Christopher, Elissa, and Ben; to his grandchildren, Russell, Gray,
Alison, Harper, August, Quentin, Morgan, and Niu Niu; 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 Love.
Rodriguez of Travis
VanDeaver
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House