Current Status Bill Number:4696 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960305 Primary Sponsor:G. Brown All Sponsors:G. Brown and Sheheen Drafted Document Number:pt\2304cm.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960305 Subject:Dr. Roy Jefferson Johnson
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TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DR. ROY JEFFERSON JOHNSON OF CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HIS DEATH.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Roy Jefferson Johnson on Wednesday, January 17, 1996; and
Whereas, Dr. Johnson was born in Commerce, Texas, and was a descendant of the original East Texas settlers; and
Whereas, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from East Texas State University, his Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in New York, and his Doctorate degree from the University of Texas at Austin; and
Whereas, Dr. Johnson was a former music supervisor in the Austin, Texas public school system for many years, and also served as a college professor and school supervisor; and
Whereas, he was a former concert artist in New York, Dallas, and Austin and studied in New York with Pasquale Amato and Chase Baromeo; and
Whereas, Dr. Johnson was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, former President and charter member of Commerce Rotary Club, former President of Austin Rotary Club, and a member of Camden Rotary Club; and
Whereas, he maintained perfect attendance at all Rotary Club functions for sixty-one years; and
Whereas, Dr. Johnson was Director of Ben Hur Shrine Chanters; and
Whereas, he was former President of the Texas Music Educators Association; and
Whereas, Dr. Johnson served as a Ruling Elder and member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly would like to extend their sincere condolences to his wife, two daughters, and other family and friends upon his death. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Roy Jefferson Johnson of Camden, South Carolina, upon his death.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his wife, Mrs. Barbara Swatzell Johnson.