H.R. No. 1683 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The passing of Angela Kay Johnston of Lake Jackson on April 20, 2023, at the age of 61, has brought an immeasurable loss to her family and friends; and WHEREAS, The former Angie Harrison was born in San Angelo on March 23, 1962; the daughter of a naval officer, she moved around the country with her family throughout her youth; in 1980, she graduated from Lakewood High School in Tacoma, Washington, and she subsequently pursued studies at Angelo State University; she married Officer Scott Smith of the Odessa Police Department in 1984, and they became the parents of two daughters, Krystal and Kelsie; and WHEREAS, After her first husband tragically lost his life in the line of duty in 1988, she was fortunate enough to find love a second time with Billy Johnston; the couple married and settled in Lake Jackson in 1993; Mrs. Johnston welcomed two more daughters, Amber and Traci, into her blended family, and later in life, she experienced the joy of becoming "Gigi" to her six grandchildren, Noah, James, Robert, Mikey, Peyton, and Ethen; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnston was employed as a senior administrative specialist for Dow Chemical Company and Olin Corporation; deeply devoted to her faith, she was active at Willow Drive Baptist Church, where she taught 9th and 10th grade Sunday school alongside her husband for two decades; she was an enthusiastic fan of the Houston Astros, and she also enjoyed taking motorcycle rides with her loved ones and friends; and WHEREAS, Although Angie Johnston is deeply missed, she will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of those whom she blessed with her love, kindness, and friendship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Angela Kay Johnston and extend profound sympathy to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Angela Kay Johnston. Vasut ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1683 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House