H.R. No. 87
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, San Antonio lost an admired civic leader with the
passing of John William Hayes on January 17, 2023, at the age of 63;
and
WHEREAS, The son of Alice Inez Head and Elmer Stanton Hayes,
John Hayes was born in Dallas on May 17, 1959; he attended Texas
Tech University and embarked on a career in the oil and gas
industry, rising to become president of Activa Resources; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hayes was deeply committed to helping others,
and he served as chair of the San Antonio Area Foundation and
Santikos Enterprises; as a founding member of the board of the
Somerset ISD Education Foundation, he worked diligently for the
betterment of an underserved school district; he was also a member
of the boards of City Education Partners and San Antonio Citizens
Federal Credit Union; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Hayes was devoted to his family; he
shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Amy, and he took great
pride in their daughter, Hayden; with a larger-than-life
personality and keen interest in others, he had a gift for making
everyone around him feel special; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hayes was sustained by a strong faith from an
early age, and in his youth, he traveled with a Christian singing
group; profoundly appreciative of all his blessings, he wrote
thoughtful notes for his "gratitude jar," and he met life's
challenges, including cancer, with determination and grace; in his
free time, he enjoyed music and theater, and he delighted in
attending Phantom of the Opera with his daughter, listening to
gospel music and Luther Vandross, and watching sentimental Hallmark
movies; recently, he had taken up pickleball and played
enthusiastically with his friends at San Antonio Country Club; and
WHEREAS, John Hayes lived a caring and purposeful life
centered around his family, his faith, and his community, and
although he will be deeply missed by those he left behind, he 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 memory of John William Hayes
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Amy Carr Hayes; to his daughter, Hayden Reese Hayes; to his
siblings, Stan Hayes, Connie Swain, and Cricket Lee; to his
brothers-in-law, Andy and Greg Carr; and to his other relatives 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 John Hayes.
Lujan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 87 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House