TITLE: In memory of John Benard Fisher III of Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: In memory of John Benard Fisher III of Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of John Benard Fisher III of Corpus Christi on June 11, 2017, at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, The son of Erna and John B. Fisher, Mr. Fisher was born in Kingsville on March 1, 1935; after graduating from H. M. King High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree in 1957 from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets; he married the former Jacqueline Stewart in 1958, and the couple began their life together at Fort Lewis in Washington state, where Mr. Fisher was serving on active duty in the U.S. Army; and WHEREAS, After returning to Texas, Mr. Fisher embarked on a career as an educator and taught in Calvert and Premont; he later worked for Central Power and Light for more than a decade before becoming the marketing director for State National Bank of Robstown; in 1993, he and Mrs. Fisher purchased the Fortuna Bay Bed and Breakfast in Corpus Christi, which they ran together before retiring in 2015; and WHEREAS, Over the years, this notable Texan gave generously of his time and talents to a host of worthy causes and organizations; he served as president of the Robstown Rotary Club and as a member of the Calallen High School Booster Club board, sat on several committees for the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show, and held membership in the Padre Island Business Association; a man of deep faith, he was also active in his church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Fisher was a devoted husband to his wife, Jackie, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six decades; he was also the proud father of three daughters, Melissa Feinstein, Martha Durham, and Margaret Sita, and a son, Michael Fisher, and he took great delight in his nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although John Fisher will be deeply missed, he has left his family and friends with countless cherished memories, and they 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 Benard Fisher III and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones 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 Fisher. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 125 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House