TITLE: In memory of Eldo Johnson of Temple.

SUMMARY: In memory of Eldo Johnson of Temple.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Countless residents of Temple will cherish their memories of widely admired businessman and civic leader Eldo Johnson, who died on March 4, 2011, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Eldo Johnson was born in Temple on November 16, 1929, to Quitney William and Annie Elizabeth Crawford Johnson; he was a star athlete at Temple High School, playing on the Wildcats football team and serving as a four-year starter on the basketball team; he went on to attend Texas Tech University on a football scholarship; and WHEREAS, After living briefly in Fort Worth and San Antonio, Mr. Johnson returned to his hometown and worked in the insurance business, retiring in 1994; he remained passionately involved in local athletics, from youth baseball to Temple College basketball, which his son, Kirby, has coached since 1987; he attended countless games over the years, providing encouragement to players of all ages; and WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson also gave generously of his time and energy in such roles as board president of the Temple Independent School District and president of the Temple Chamber of Commerce and the Temple Kiwanis Club; moreover, he was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Eldo Johnson lived a caring and purposeful life dedicated to his family and his fellow citizens, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eldo Johnson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sons, Brad Johnson, Kirby Johnson and his wife, Kim, Kyle Johnson and his wife, Amy, and Joel Johnson and his wife, Shari; to his grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Courtney, Tyler, Tanner, Taylor, Daniel, Nick, Ben, Grace, and Jacob Johnson and Tara Campbell; to his great-grandsons, Kade Sanchez, Jay Johnson, Carson Campbell, and Carter Johnson; to his brother, Elbert Johnson, and his wife, Francene; 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 Eldo Johnson. Sheffield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1151 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 14, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House