SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2
In Memory
of
John L. Carwile Jr.
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of John L. Carwile Jr. of Hughes Springs on
December 3, 2016, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, Born to John and Rhena Mae Carwile on
January 18, 1943, John Carwile Jr. grew up with the companionship
of his three siblings, Roger, Gwyndyl, and Lyndyl; he enjoyed a
successful career in the iron industry and held membership in the
ironworkers union for more than half a century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carwile was the proud father of two children,
Kenny and Kristy, and over the years, he watched his treasured
family grow to include four grandchildren, Alex, Dylan,
Abbygail, and Kaeden; an avid outdoorsman, he counted fishing and
hunting among his favorite pastimes, and he had a passion for
muscle cars; and
WHEREAS, Although John Carwile is greatly missed, those who
were fortunate enough to share in his warmth and friendship will
forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of John L. Carwile Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
members of his family: to his children, Kenny Carwile and Kristy
Carwile and her wife, Kristen; to his grandchildren, Alex, Dylan,
Abbygail, and Kaeden Carwile; to his brother, Roger Carwile, and
his wife, Carolyn; to his sister, Gwyndyl Fenton, and her
husband, Jerry; to his dear friend, Johnny Morehead; and to all
those who mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of John Carwile.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 18, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate