H.R. No. 784



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Friends and family mourn the passing of Whitt 
Franklin Johnson, former mayor of West University Place, on 
February 22, 2005, at the age of 94; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Childress, Mr. Johnson moved to West 
University Place in 1947, after serving his country in the U.S. Air 
Corps during World War II; he distinguished himself in his adopted 
hometown as city manager for 31 years and later led the city as 
mayor from 1991 until 1993; among his finest accomplishments was 
providing city employees with benefits after retirement; moreover, 
he shared his expertise in retirement matters as a member of the 
Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for 24 years; 
and
	WHEREAS, This public-spirited gentleman expressed his 
devotion to the city of West University Place in numerous ways, 
serving as board chair of West University United Methodist Church 
and as a member of the West University Historical Society, Rotary 
Club, and Masonic Lodge No. 1292; in 1977, the community honored him 
with the dedication of Whitt Johnson Park for his many years of 
service; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved by his family and friends and admired 
throughout the community, Whitt Johnson was known for his dynamic 
personality and dedication to helping others, and he will be dearly 
missed by all those who were touched by his deep commitment to his 
city; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Whitt Franklin 
Johnson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his wife of 69 years, Fae Marie McBride Johnson; to his daughters, 
Kay Ann Bednarski and her husband, Fred, and Judy Embrey; to his 
grandchildren, Katie Walmsley and her husband, Robert, Freddie 
Bednarski and his wife, Samantha, Kristina West and her husband, 
Barry, Elizabeth Massengale and her husband, Jake, and Ty Embrey 
and Doak Embrey; to his eight great-grandchildren; and to his 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 House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Whitt 
Franklin Johnson.

                                                                            Wong


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 784 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House