Bill Text: TX SR21 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 21 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Herbert G. Johnson Sr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-08-16 - Reported enrolled [SR21 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR21-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21


	In Memory
	of
	Herbert G. Johnson Sr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas in mourning the loss of
	Principal Chief Herbert G. Johnson Sr., who died August 9, 2021,
	at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Beaver Clan, this beloved tribe
	leader served his people in numerous capacities throughout his
	life; he was a patient mentor and youth advocate, and he inspired
	others to joyfully uphold long-held tribal traditions and
	values; and
	WHEREAS, Herbert Johnson was born on April 3, 1942, on
	the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Indian Reservation near
	Livingston; he attended Jacksonville College, where he earned
	all-American status for his record-setting 1963 basketball
	season; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was twice elected to the Tribe
	Council, and he served as director of tribal security for 21
	years; he was elected second chief of the tribe in 2013, and he
	stepped in as principal chief, the tribe's Mikko Choba Skalaaba,
	in 2020; the esteemed community leader also served as an elder at
	the Indian Presbyterian Church, and he was a member of the Big
	Sandy Independent School District School Board for 48 years; and
	WHEREAS, Herbert Johnson guided the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe
	of Texas with strength, wisdom, and compassion, and he leaves
	behind a legacy of service and leadership that will inspire tribe
	members for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Herbert G. Johnson Sr.;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Mr. Herbert Johnson.

	Nichols



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 16, 2021, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate