H.R. No. 104
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jerry
David Johnston, who passed away on October 22, 2020, at the age of
80; and
WHEREAS, The son of Fred and Winnie Johnston, Jerry Johnston
was born in Munday on February 11, 1940, and grew up with two
siblings, F. A. and Barbara; he graduated from Hardin-Simmons
University and began his teaching career in the town of Old Glory;
later, he taught science and coached numerous sports in O'Brien,
and he also taught wood shop and mechanics to special education
students through the Knox City-O'Brien Consortium; after
completing his master's degree in education at Tarleton State
University, he joined the Millsap Independent School District as a
high school principal; in addition, he taught physics and
trigonometry and coached basketball; he found an ideal professional
home in the district and formed many lasting bonds with colleagues
and students alike; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnston married the light of his life, Janice
Johnston, in December 1959, and they became the parents of a son,
Shane, who predeceased him, and two daughters, Kerrie and Sundee;
through the years, their treasured family grew to include two
granddaughters, Jessica and Skye, and five great-grandchildren,
Kadee, Kaylee, Katch, Kelbi, and Kopper; Mr. Johnston retired to
Possum Kingdom Lake in 1992 to spend his days fishing, and he loved
to tell stories about his adventures, which also included deer
hunting, playing 42 with his buddies, and taking to the dance floor;
a talented bladesmith, he collected and restored vintage firearms,
and he could build practically anything; and
WHEREAS, Although Jerry Johnston 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 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jerry David Johnston
and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; 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 Jerry
Johnston.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 104 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House