Bill Text: TX HR2275 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Johnny Welton Self.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-25 - Reported enrolled [HR2275 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2275-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2275

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Johnny Welton Self, who passed away on December 21, 2022, at the
age of 72; and
WHEREAS, The son of Helen Self Hickman and Jonas Banks, John
Self was born in Zachary, Louisiana, on January 29, 1950, and grew
up in a family that included his siblings, Clarence, Billy,
Barbara, and Ernest; he graduated from Chaneyville High School and
earned his bachelor's degree from the School of Business Management
at Southern University; on June 23, 1973, he married his soulmate
and best friend, the former Beatrice "Bea" Tapps, and they were
blessed with two children, Jeremy and Jarita; their treasured
family later grew to include three grandchildren, Tristan, Tatum,
and Troy Johnny; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Mr. Self became the City of Arlington's
first Black firefighter; he later joined the office of the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts before embarking on a noteworthy
career with TXU Energy/Oncor; there, he blazed another trail,
becoming the company's first male African American vice president;
during his many years representing TXU/Oncor at the State Capitol,
his warmth, charm, and expertise earned him the admiration and
friendship of many; following his retirement in 2008, he continued
to work as a political consultant, maintaining close ties with his
numerous acquaintances in Austin; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Self joined Mount Olive
Baptist Church in 1972; he served the congregation in numerous
capacities through the years, among them usher, Sunday school
teacher, deacon, and member of the executive board; no task was too
small or too large, whether organizing a cleanup crew or leading
construction of Lucille Baptist Church in Palmer; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, John Self
leaves behind a host of friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Johnny Welton Self
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife of 49 years, Beatrice Self; to his children, Jeremy Self and
his wife, Angela, and Jarita Gardner and her husband, Troy; to his
grandchildren, Tristan, Tatum, and Troy Johnny; to his siblings,
Clarence Self and his wife, Dafiney, Billy Self, and Barbara
Anderson; to his sisters-in-law, Mary Tapps, Gladys Bets, Dorothy
Shaw and her husband, David, Shirley Tapps, Barbara Netters, Pamela
Jackson, and Diana Davis; to his brother-in-law, Raymond Tapps, and
his wife, Gayle; and to all who mourn his passing; 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 Johnny
Self.
Davis
Thompson of Harris
Phelan Guerra Murr
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
Allison Harless Noble
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
Ashby Harrison Orr
Bailes Hayes Ortega
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
Bernal Herrero Perez
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
Bonnen Holland Price
Bowers Howard Ramos
Bryant Hull Raney
Buckley Hunter Raymond
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
Canales Kacal Schofield
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
Cole Kitzman Shine
Collier Klick Slawson
Cook Kuempel Smith
Cortez Lalani Smithee
Craddick Lambert Spiller
Cunningham Landgraf Stucky
Darby Leach Swanson
Davis Leo-Wilson Talarico
Dean Longoria Tepper
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Thierry
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thimesch
Dutton Lozano Thompson of Brazoria
Flores Lujan Thompson of Harris
Frank Manuel Tinderholt
Frazier Martinez Toth
Gamez Martinez Fischer Troxclair
Garcia Metcalf Turner
Gates Meyer VanDeaver
Gerdes Meza Vasut
Geren Moody Vo
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Walle
Goldman Morales of Maverick Wilson
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wu
González of El Paso Morrison Zwiener
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2275 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House