Bill Text: TX SR673 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Anthony "Biff" Johnson.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-30 - Reported enrolled [SR673 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR673-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Anthony Johnson | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of Leander City Manager Anthony Johnson, | ||
who died March 24, 2011, at the age of 49; and | ||
WHEREAS, Anthony "Biff" Johnson worked for nearly 30 years | ||
in municipal government, and this devoted public servant left an | ||
indelible mark on the communities he served; and | ||
WHEREAS, He began his career as a waterline repairman in | ||
Richardson in 1978; he learned quickly and adjusted easily to the | ||
public environment, and after earning his business | ||
administration degree from the University of North Texas, he | ||
moved quickly through the ranks of city government; and | ||
WHEREAS, After an 18-year career in Richardson, he became | ||
the Lancaster public works director; over the following five | ||
years, he was promoted to assistant city manager and then city | ||
manager; he accepted a position with the North Texas community of | ||
Wylie, where he remained until 2004, when he became the city | ||
manager of Leander; and | ||
WHEREAS, Biff's strong interpersonal skills and his | ||
ability to communicate with various individuals and groups | ||
enabled him to work extremely well with the Leander City Council | ||
members and staff to accomplish their goals; he forged successful | ||
relationships with community, civic, and business leaders that | ||
allowed the city to excel; and | ||
WHEREAS, Biff Johnson was well known for his determination | ||
and his willingness to share his wisdom with others; he was | ||
admired and respected by his colleagues and all who were | ||
privileged to know him, and he will be deeply missed; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and son, and he | ||
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his | ||
family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of Anthony "Biff" Johnson; 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 Anthony Johnson. | ||
Watson | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on March 30, 2011, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |