TITLE: In memory of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon.

SUMMARY: In memory of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon.

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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon on June 30, 2017, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, A native of Glen Allan, Mississippi, John Love was born on September 10, 1947, to Robert and Lillian Love; after graduating from Greenville High School, he continued his education and ultimately earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology from Mississippi State University; he also answered his nation's call to duty by serving in the Mississippi Army National Guard; and WHEREAS, Dr. Love enjoyed a rewarding career in education that included positions as an art teacher, coach, and principal at the secondary level in Mississippi; after relocating to Tyler, he spent more than a decade as a principal at Douglas and Andy Woods Elementary Schools before becoming director of the Discovery Science Place, where he oversaw the museum's creation and is credited with building a number of the exhibits that remain on display there; he later returned to academia and taught at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Jarvis Christian College; in recent years, he dedicated himself to developing his craft as an artist; and WHEREAS, Committed to his local community, Dr. Love shared his time and talents with the Franklin County Historical Association and the Franklin County Arts Alliance; and WHEREAS, Although he will be greatly missed, John Love made a profound impact on countless young people through his contributions as an educator, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Benton Love and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his beloved Sandra Love; to his children, Christopher, Elissa, and Ben; to his grandchildren, Russell, Gray, Alison, Harper, August, Quentin, Morgan, and Niu Niu; 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 Love. Rodriguez of Travis VanDeaver Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House