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
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| 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 | ||
