H.R. No. 1341
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Roland H. Johnson Jr. of Austin, who passed away on January 31,
2021, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The son of Roland Johnson Sr. and Linnie Sanderson
Johnson, Roland Johnson was born on July 11, 1928, in Galveston; he
graduated from Ball High School and went on to attend Texas A&M
University and The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a
master's degree in education administration; and
WHEREAS, After teaching at a school in Harper, Mr. Johnson
answered his nation's call to duty and served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War as well as in the army reserve, retiring at
the rank of lieutenant colonel; in the course of his career as an
educator, he held a range of leadership positions at schools in
Austin; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of his community, Mr. Johnson
participated in a number of notable civic organizations, including
the North Austin Rotary Club and the Texas A&M Association of Former
Students; sustained by a deep faith, he was a longtime member of
First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Johnson enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Elizabeth, and he took great pride in their
children, Laura, Roland, Ann, Ray, and Randy; with the passing
years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include 14
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his warmth, integrity, and generosity,
Roland Johnson lived a caring and purposeful life, and he leaves
behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with
pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roland H. Johnson
Jr. 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 Roland
Johnson.
Israel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1341 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House