89R23180 DSH-D
By: Meyer H.R. No. 816
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of John Michael Jackson of University Park on March 20,
2025, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The son of Clyde C. Jackson and Mel Mitchell
Jackson, John Jackson was born on March 3, 1945; he attended
Highland Park High School, playing on the baseball and football
teams, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business
administration with a specialization in real estate from Southern
Methodist University and a juris doctor degree from the SMU School
of Law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson enjoyed a rewarding career as an
attorney and real estate broker; he held the distinction of being
among the first Dallas area Realtors to receive the certified
commercial investment member designation; one of his primary
professional interests was Snider Plaza, where he worked with
tenants and property owners; and
WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Mr. Jackson served on
several committees for the City of University Park, and he also gave
of his time and talents to benefit the Voice of Hope and the Preston
Center Rotary Club; he was a man of strong faith, and through the
years, he served as an ordained deacon at Park Cities Baptist Church
and Park Cities Presbyterian Church, and he was a member of Highland
Park United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jackson enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Kathy Winniford, with whom he
shared 54 years of marriage; he was the devoted father of two sons,
Winn and Paul, and he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family
eight grandchildren, Rhodes, Anderson, Greer, Ford, Rowan, Winn,
Charlotte, and Taylor; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of John Jackson brings
immeasurable sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy
that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Michael Jackson
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Kathy Jackson; to his sons, Winn Jackson and his wife,
Brooksie, and Paul Jackson and his wife, Melanie; to his
grandchildren, Rhodes, Anderson, Greer, Ford, Rowan, and Winn
Jackson and Charlotte and Taylor Lang; to his brother, Clyde
C. Jackson Jr.; to his sister-in-law, Nancy Ashby, and her husband,
Ronnie; to his goddaughter, Lindsey Boston Miller; 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
Jackson.