TITLE: In memory of John P. Dewine of Cleveland, Ohio.

SUMMARY: In memory of John P. Dewine of Cleveland, Ohio.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of John P. Dewine of Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on January 18, 2017, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, The son of Victoria and Lawrence Dewine, John Dewine was born in Troy, New York, on July 16, 1954; he attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Grammar School and Watervliet Junior High School and went on to graduate from LaSalle Institute in Troy as a member of the Class of 1972; continuing his studies, he completed his bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, where he served as president of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dewine moved to Cleveland, Ohio, the city in which he proudly resided for most of his life, and began a 40-year career with Turner Construction Company; he earned widespread respect for his skill and professionalism, and at the time of his passing, he was serving as the firm's vice president and operations manager; through the years, he was involved in the construction of numerous major buildings in Cleveland, including the homes of two of his beloved sports teams, the Browns and Cavaliers; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his loved ones, Mr. Dewine was the father of John P. Dewine II and Brentt Hardy; he was also very supportive of his friends and colleagues and was always willing to do what he could to help them succeed; and WHEREAS, An accomplished professional and a caring friend and family member, John Dewine lived a rich and purposeful life, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all those who were fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John P. Dewine and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his mother, Victoria M. Crispo Dewine; to his sons, John P. Dewine II and Brentt Hardy; to his siblings, Mary Ellen Kane and her husband, John, Larry Dewine and his wife, Katie, and Rick Dewine; to his cousins, Maureen and Dick Huberty, Lisa and Tom Holden, and Dan and Janet Huberty; 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 John Dewine. Huberty Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2722 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House