The resolution honors the life and legacy of Ernest G. Johnson Jr., who passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on November 11, 1944, he served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and later had a successful career in the IT department at Wadley Regional Medical Center and BWI Companies. Ernest was a devoted family man, married to his wife Vivian for 52 years, and was proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Texarkana and enjoyed various hobbies, including camping and sports.

The Texas Senate expresses its condolences to Ernest Johnson's family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, recognizing the impact he had on their lives and the community. The resolution concludes with a request for an official copy to be prepared for his family and states that the Senate will adjourn in his memory.