86R10517 JGH-D
By: Ashby H.R. No. 315
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of former San Augustine County sheriff John Matthew
Cartwright on January 19, 2019, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The son of Baxter and Anna Cartwright, John Matthew
Cartwright was born on July 22, 1930, in San Augustine and grew up
with a brother, Baxter Cartwright Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cartwright enjoyed the love and support of his
wife, Barbara Ann, and they shared a rewarding marriage until her
passing in 2013; he took great pride in his children, John, Mark,
Robert, Michael, and Sylvia, and he had the pleasure of seeing his
family grow to include numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Cartwright
served in the U.S. Navy; after working as a police officer for
Nacogdoches, he returned to his hometown and joined the city's
police department, where he was soon appointed chief, a position he
held until his retirement; he was then elected sheriff of San
Augustine County and served for several terms before retiring
again; he also sat on the San Augustine City Council and owned and
operated a dry cleaning business; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected peace officer,
John Matthew Cartwright dedicated himself to the community he
loved, and he leaves behind a record of service that his family can
remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Matthew
Cartwright and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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
Matthew Cartwright.