HR816 - In memory of John Michael Jackson of University Park.

      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.     Meyer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 816 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House