TITLE: In memory of broadcast journalist John Garmon of El Paso.

SUMMARY: In memory of broadcast journalist John Garmon of El Paso.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Citizens of El Paso are mourning the loss of John Morris Garmon, who died on January 26, 2013, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, A native Texan, John Garmon was born on July 20, 1940, to Jake and Ella Garmon; he graduated from Austin High School in El Paso and later attended Texas Western College; friendly and exuberant, he enjoyed a lifelong love of music, fronting a band called Johnny Garmon and the Shadows as a teenager and continuing to crank out rockabilly in his later years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Garmon began his broadcasting career at radio station KELP in 1962, the start of a professional journey that spanned four decades and branched out into television; over the years, he worked for the local affiliates of all three major TV networks and served as a news anchor for more than a decade; and WHEREAS, Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the city, Mr. Garmon was a respected reporter and a generous mentor to younger journalists; and WHEREAS, Possessed of a booming voice, he shared his time with the community by serving as an announcer for Hanks High School and University of Texas--El Paso football games, as well as for UTEP Miner basketball during the tenure of Don "The Bear" Haskins; and WHEREAS, This veteran, old-school journalist will long be remembered for his outgoing, affable personality, his keen understanding of his community, and the professional skills and dedication that ensured his enduring popularity with El Paso viewers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Morris Garmon and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his children, John, Stephen, and Michael Garmon and Jackie and Chris Taylor; to his sister, Gale Hill; to his brother, the Reverend Tom Garmon; 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 Garmon. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 348 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House