2023S0357-1 04/06/23
By: Campbell S.R. No. 641
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Mary "Sue" Cunningham Johnston, who died
December 14, 2022, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Sue Cunningham was born on June 13, 1945, in San
Antonio; a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a
treasured member of the San Antonio community; and
WHEREAS, While attending The University of Texas at
Austin, Sue met the love of her life, Wayne Johnston; they were
married on November 7, 1968, in Baumholder, Germany, where Wayne
was stationed as a member of the United States Army; after
returning to Texas, they moved to Lubbock, where Sue received her
master's degree in education from Texas Tech University and where
their daughter, Jamie Lynn, and their son, Bryson, were born; and
WHEREAS, A passionate educator, Sue taught at Slaton
Elementary School in Lubbock, and after the family moved to San
Antonio, she taught at Clear Spring Elementary School; she
retired from teaching in 1985 to become a travel agent, and she
and Wayne took their children on numerous adventures around the
United States, Europe, and Central America; and
WHEREAS, Sue and Wayne shared 54 years of marriage, and
they raised their two children by loving example; Sue cherished
her grandsons, Benton and Jack, and enthusiastically supported
them in their sports events and other activities; Sue prided
herself on creating a warm and welcoming home, and she was
renowned for her delightful holiday decor, baking, art projects,
and the atmosphere of care and comfort she created for everyone
who came to visit; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, kindness, and compassion,
Sue gave generously to others, and her enthusiasm for living each
day to the fullest was a source of inspiration to others; she
leaves behind memories that will be dearly treasured by her many
loved ones and by all who were privileged to know her and to share
in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Mary "Sue" Cunningham Johnston; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Sue Johnston.