87R30300 CW-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2039
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of John William Hayes on February 28, 2021, at the age of
97; and
WHEREAS, John Hayes was born in Petronila on September 7,
1923, to Julius and Maude Ruth Hayes; he grew up with the
companionship of four siblings, Nelson, Gladys, Joy, and Dean; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Hayes
joined the military in December 1942 and became a tail gunner in the
42nd Bombardment Squadron, Seventh Air Force; after completing 40
combat missions, he received an honorable discharge and returned to
his family's ranch in Tilden; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hayes enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, the former Genevieve Eva Speckels, with whom he
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than five and a half
decades until her passing; he took great pride in his children,
John, Marcy, and the late Kathleen Akers, who preceded her father in
death; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren into his treasured
family; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his loved ones and his country,
John Hayes earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John William Hayes
and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to
his son, John Keith Hayes, and his wife, Neda; to his daughter,
Marcy Mikolajczyk, and her husband, Emmett; to his grandsons, Jason
and Jarrett Akers, and his granddaughters, Michelle McMillan,
Jennifer Floyd, Maegan Flannigen, and Jimmie Dell Synatschk; to his
nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and to
his other relatives and 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 Hayes.