H.R. No. 2059
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson, an esteemed member of
Houston's Kashmere Gardens community for more than seven decades,
passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 108; and
WHEREAS, Born to Garfield and Lonia Hubbard on September 27,
1914, the former Flossie Hubbard grew up with two sisters and three
brothers in Black Land, a small farming community; she attended
school in nearby Trinity; and
WHEREAS, In 1935, she relocated to Houston's Fifth Ward, and
she married Wayne Wright Johnson the following year; the couple was
blessed with four children, and through the years, their treasured
family grew to include seven grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; Mr. Johnson preceded his wife in death; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson settled in Kashmere Gardens in 1952;
known by the nickname "Butte," she set an inspiring example of civic
engagement, giving generously of her time and talents in support of
local schools and the electoral process; and
WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Johnson joined Zion Hill
Missionary Baptist Church in 1952 and remained active in the
congregation; she enjoyed walking to worship services, reading the
Houston Chronicle, growing vegetables, and baking tasty pies and
cakes; and
WHEREAS, Although Flossie Johnson is deeply missed, she has
left her family and friends with a host of cherished memories, and
she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Flossie Mae Hubbard
Johnson and extend sincere condolences 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 Flossie
Johnson.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2059 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House