TITLE: In memory of Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson, an esteemed member of Houston's Kashmere Gardens community for more than seven decades, passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 108; and WHEREAS, Born to Garfield and Lonia Hubbard on September 27, 1914, the former Flossie Hubbard grew up with two sisters and three brothers in Black Land, a small farming community; she attended school in nearby Trinity; and WHEREAS, In 1935, she relocated to Houston's Fifth Ward, and she married Wayne Wright Johnson the following year; the couple was blessed with four children, and through the years, their treasured family grew to include seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; Mr. Johnson preceded his wife in death; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson settled in Kashmere Gardens in 1952; known by the nickname "Butte," she set an inspiring example of civic engagement, giving generously of her time and talents in support of local schools and the electoral process; and WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Johnson joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in 1952 and remained active in the congregation; she enjoyed walking to worship services, reading the Houston Chronicle,growing vegetables, and baking tasty pies and cakes; and WHEREAS, Although Flossie Johnson is deeply missed, she has left her family and friends with a host of cherished memories, and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Flossie Johnson. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2059 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House