SR666 - In memory of Ernest G. Johnson Jr. of Wake Village.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 666       In Memory   of   Ernest Johnson Jr.            WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on   April 25, 2025, with the passing of Ernest G. Johnson Jr. of Wake   Village at the age of 80; and          WHEREAS, Born on November 11, 1944, Ernest Johnson was the   son of Ernest Johnson Sr. and Lucille Chumley Day and the stepson   of Alton Day; this patriotic Texan served his country as a   radioman in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War; after studying   math at East Texas A&M University, he enjoyed a long career with   the IT department at Wadley Regional Medical Center and   subsequently with BWI Companies; and          WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Johnson shared   a rewarding marriage with his wife, Vivian, that spanned 52   years, and he took great pride in his children, Wade and Joanna;   with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family   grow to include four grandchildren, Jason, Colby, Austen, and   Carson, and two great-grandchildren, Steven and Luke; his life   was further enriched by his beloved dog, Tex; and          WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep and abiding faith,   Mr. Johnson was a valued congregant of First Baptist Church of   Texarkana; in his leisure hours, he pursued a variety of   hobbies, including camping, jet skiing, and playing ping-pong   and pool; he was also a talented volleyball and softball player   in his youth; and          WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ernest   Johnson will remember the way he touched their lives with his   warmth and delightful sense of humor, and he will forever hold a   treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ernest G.   Johnson Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Vivian Johnson; to his children, Wade   Johnson and his wife, Connie, and Joanna Fore; to his   grandchildren, Jason Fore and his wife, Lindsey, Colby Fore and   his wife, Samantha, Austen Wood and his wife, Mackenzie, and   Carson Wood; to his great-grandchildren, Steven and Luke Fore;   and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Ernest Johnson.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate