In memory of John Michael Jackson of University Park.

89(R) HR 816 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 816

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the

passing of John Michael Jackson of University Park on March 20,

2025, at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, The son of Clyde C. Jackson and Mel Mitchell

Jackson, John Jackson was born on March 3, 1945; he attended

Highland Park High School, playing on the baseball and football

teams, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business

administration with a specialization in real estate from Southern

Methodist University and a juris doctor degree from the SMU School

of Law; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson enjoyed a rewarding career as an

attorney and real estate broker; he held the distinction of being

among the first Dallas area Realtors to receive the certified

commercial investment member designation; one of his primary

professional interests was Snider Plaza, where he worked with

tenants and property owners; and

WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Mr. Jackson served on

several committees for the City of University Park, and he also gave

of his time and talents to benefit the Voice of Hope and the Preston

Center Rotary Club; he was a man of strong faith, and through the

years, he served as an ordained deacon at Park Cities Baptist Church

and Park Cities Presbyterian Church, and he was a member of Highland

Park United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jackson enjoyed the love

and support of his wife, the former Kathy Winniford, with whom he

shared 54 years of marriage; he was the devoted father of two sons,

Winn and Paul, and he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family

eight grandchildren, Rhodes, Anderson, Greer, Ford, Rowan, Winn,

Charlotte, and Taylor; and

WHEREAS, While the passing of John Jackson brings

immeasurable sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy

that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Michael Jackson

and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

wife, Kathy Jackson; to his sons, Winn Jackson and his wife,

Brooksie, and Paul Jackson and his wife, Melanie; to his

grandchildren, Rhodes, Anderson, Greer, Ford, Rowan, and Winn

Jackson and Charlotte and Taylor Lang; to his brother, Clyde

C. Jackson Jr.; to his sister-in-law, Nancy Ashby, and her husband,

Ronnie; to his goddaughter, Lindsey Boston Miller; and to his other

relatives and many friends; 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 John

Jackson.

Meyer

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 816 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House