Bill Text: TX SR124 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of John William Foster.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-10 - Reported enrolled [SR124 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR124-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 124
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  John William Foster
 
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
  to a close with the passing of John William Foster of Texarkana on
  July 26, 2017, at the age of 95; and
         WHEREAS, The son of John and Gertie Foster, "Jake" Foster
  was born on July 29, 1921, in Blevins, Arkansas, where he
  graduated from high school; with the onset of World War II, he
  joined the United States Marines and proudly served his country
  as a machine gunner in Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Tinian, and Saipan,
  earning a Purple Heart for his valorous service; he went on to
  enjoy a rewarding career with Midwest Dairy in Bowie County that
  spanned three decades, and he later worked as an assistant
  building superintendent for the First Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Foster was ordained as a
  deacon in 1966 and was a congregant of First Baptist Church
  Texarkana; he further gave of his time and talents as a member of
  the Evening Kiwanis Club, and he found fulfillment in working in
  his yard, gardening, and assisting loved ones with building
  projects; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Foster was a devoted husband to his wife,
  Janette, and over the course of their more than seven decades
  together, the couple were blessed with a fine family that
  included 2 daughters, Sherry and Debbie, a son-in-law, Blaine,
  and 5 grandchildren, Steve, Mike, Brian, Staci, and Micah, as
  well as 10 great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, 4
  step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, and 6
  step-great-great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Jake Foster sought out ways
  to help others, and although he will be deeply missed, he leaves
  behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will continue to
  inspire all those who had the good fortune to know him; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of John William Foster and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
  family and many friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
  so in memory of Jake Foster.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 10, 2017, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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