H.R. No. 299
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 Mills Carter Sr. of Fort Worth on June 23, 2017, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Mr. Carter was
born on June 6, 1936; he graduated from Booker T. Washington High
School in 1955, and after completing his education at Spaulding
Business College, he followed in his father's footsteps by
embarking on a career in the food service industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter owned a small café and nightclub in
Louisiana before moving to Texas in 1961; he went on to manage
several restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and in 1992, he
opened John Carter's Place in Fort Worth; under his leadership, the
restaurant became a mainstay within the community, and over the
years, it received a number of honors, including multiple Best of
Tarrant County awards; after closing that establishment,
Mr. Carter continued to operate a catering business before passing
the reins on to his family; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan earned a host of accolades for
his professional and civic engagement; he was recognized as a
Coca-Cola African-American Hero, a Quest for Success honoree, and a
Dr. Marion J. Brooks Living Legend, and he also received an award
for his advocacy in behalf of the youth of Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep and abiding faith, John Carter
was a longtime congregant at the Greater Mount Tabor Christian
Center, where he sang baritone with the senior choir; he
additionally served the church as a deacon and Sunday school
teacher and as a member of the executive leadership council and the
food service ministry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter was a devoted husband to his wife of 55
years, Louella, and the proud father of three children, Robert,
Denise, and John Carter Jr.; he also took great delight in time
spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although John Carter will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
John Mills Carter Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all those
who mourn his passing; 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
Carter.
Collier
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 299 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House