Bill Text: TX HR120 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 120 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Johnnie I. Krajca of Ennis.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR120 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR120-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 120



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Johnnie I. Krajca of Ennis passed away on July 15,
	2017, at the age of 84, bringing a great loss to his family, his
	friends, and the many fans of his long-running Czech music program;
	and
	WHEREAS, The son of John and Julia Krajca, Johnnie Krajca was
	born on November 7, 1932, and grew up in Creechville and Telico; he
	graduated from St. John High School, and from 1953 to 1955, he
	served his country in the Korean War; he went on to work for the
	Union Pacific Railroad, Larkin, and Flintkote, and he also
	delivered Jax beer in Ellis County, drove the St. John school bus,
	and found additional employment as a mail carrier for the U.S.
	Postal Service and as a sales representative for SPJST life
	insurance and RVOS homeowners' insurance; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Krajca married the former Margaret Ann Martinek
	on August 11, 1956, and they were blessed with four daughters, Rita,
	Marlene, Laure, and Allis; through the years, their family grew to
	include two additional generations; and
	WHEREAS, Proud of his Czech heritage, Mr. Krajca played polka
	music on radio station KBEC for more than 48 years and helped found
	the King and Queen Dance Contest at the annual National Polka
	Festival; he was a generous supporter and mentor to local
	musicians, and he was honored by the Texas Czech Heritage and
	Cultural Center for his contributions; in addition, he was a valued
	member of St. John Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the
	American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, SPJST Lodge No. 25,
	KJT Society No. 35, RVOS Lodge No. 51, SOKOL, and WFLA; and
	WHEREAS, Johnnie Krajca brought joy to innumerable people by
	sharing his love of Czech music, and those who were privileged to
	know him will forever remember his kindness, good humor, and great
	devotion to his family; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Johnnie I. Krajca and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
	family: to his wife, Margaret Krajca; to his daughters, Rita
	Holland and her husband, Keith, Marlene Clark, Laure Krajca and her
	husband, Greg Crow, and Allis Droste and her husband, Tom; to his
	grandchildren, Brian Holland, April Holland and Clint Wyatt, Jake
	Holland and Jessica, Miranda Henson and Grant, Raychel Walker and
	Austin, Madeline and Erica Clark, Jerrod Ryan and Sarah, Blake
	Ryan and Haley, and Brandon and Amanda Droste; to his
	great-grandchildren, Austen, Madison, and Maison Holland, Luke and
	June Holland, Garrett Wyatt, Beau, Winnie, and Clark Henson, and
	Kalynn Ryan; 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 Johnnie
	Krajca.

	Wray

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 120 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House