H.R. No. 2051
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of James L. Johnston of Kingwood, who passed away on
April 30, 2023, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on
August 26, 1939, Jim Johnston was the son of James and Dorothea
Johnston; he grew up with the companionship of three siblings,
Nancy, Kenny, and Patti Ann, and he went on to attend the University
of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnston answered his country's call to duty
during the Vietnam War and served as a captain in the United States
Air Force; after returning to civilian life, he pursued a career in
financial planning and insurance sales; outside of work, he enjoyed
such activities as hunting, camping, and riding motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Johnston was blessed with
the love and support of his wife, Lanelle Johnston, whom he married
in 1962; he was the proud father of a son, James, and his cherished
family further included a number of grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Jim Johnston is deeply missed, he has left
his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever
treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James L. Johnston and
extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; 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 Jim
Johnston.
Cunningham
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2051 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House