7035-1:N:02/12/1998:JTS/jts LRS1998-2116

MOURNING THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROY JOHNSON.

WHEREAS, recorded with deep and abiding sorrow is the lamentable and untimely death of Fourth Judicial District Attorney Roy Johnson on February 11, 1998, at the age of only 49 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson attended Tulane University and the University of Alabama School of Law, and served his country with patriotism as a captain in the United States Marines; and

WHEREAS, he was elected to the Fourth Judicial Circuit in 1980, ultimately being re-elected, and represented Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry, and Wilcox Counties, the largest geographic circuit in the state, and always kept himself available and accessible to the people he served; and

WHEREAS, the death of District Attorney Roy Johnson has indeed left an unfathomable void in the lives of the Fourth Judicial Circuit and in the hearts of his loving wife, Anita; son, Matthew; and daughter, Gabrielle, who seek solace in cherished memories that will live forever; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the life and selfless service of the late Roy Johnson is recognized with gratitude and praise, and it is further directed that a copy of this resolution be provided to his wife, Anita, with sincere condolence.

Resolution, Condolence

Johnson, Roy