Bill Text: TX HR24 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR24 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR24-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 24
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon on June 30, 2017, at the
  age of 69; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Glen Allan, Mississippi, John Love was
  born on September 10, 1947, to Robert and Lillian Love; after
  graduating from Greenville High School, he continued his education
  and ultimately earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology from
  Mississippi State University; he also answered his nation's call to
  duty by serving in the Mississippi Army National Guard; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Love enjoyed a rewarding career in education
  that included positions as an art teacher, coach, and principal at
  the secondary level in Mississippi; after relocating to Tyler, he
  spent more than a decade as a principal at Douglas and Andy Woods
  Elementary Schools before becoming director of the Discovery
  Science Place, where he oversaw the museum's creation and is
  credited with building a number of the exhibits that remain on
  display there; he later returned to academia and taught at
  Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Jarvis Christian
  College; in recent years, he dedicated himself to developing his
  craft as an artist; and
         WHEREAS, Committed to his local community, Dr. Love shared
  his time and talents with the Franklin County Historical
  Association and the Franklin County Arts Alliance; and
         WHEREAS, Although he will be greatly missed, John Love made a
  profound impact on countless young people through his contributions
  as an educator, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him
  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 Benton Love and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
  his family: to his beloved Sandra Love; to his children,
  Christopher, Elissa, and Ben; to his grandchildren, Russell, Gray,
  Alison, Harper, August, Quentin, Morgan, and Niu Niu; 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 Love.
 
  Rodriguez of Travis
  VanDeaver
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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