Bill Text: TX HR114 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 114 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Kenneth Duncan Dickson of Rockwall.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR114 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR114-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 114



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The life of a highly respected civic leader drew to a
	close with the passing of Kenneth Duncan Dickson of Rockwall on
	August 19, 2021, at the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth and Trixie Dickson, Ken Dickson
	was born on December 29, 1938, and grew up in Dallas; he graduated
	from W. W. Samuell High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor's
	degree in business and agriculture from East Texas State
	University; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the
	U.S. Army and with the 49th Armored Division of the Army National
	Guard; and
	WHEREAS, Active with local politics for more than 40 years,
	Mr. Dickson was a founding member of the Rockwall County Republican
	Men's Club, serving two terms as president and continuing as a
	member of the executive committee until his death; furthermore, he
	was a precinct chair, an election judge, and a delegate to
	Republican state conventions; he worked in support of
	U.S. Representative Ralph Hall's election campaigns, and he
	received the Ralph M. Hall Chairman's Award for a lifetime of
	service to the Republican Party; in recognition of Mr. Dickson's
	achievements, a street was named after him in Rockwall, where he was
	on the city council for four years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dickson was a founding member and president of
	the North American Tuli Association and a co-owner of the Tuli
	cattle breed magazine, and he cherished the time he spent caring for
	his own cattle; in the 1980s, he began working in the oil and gas
	industry, and at the age of 82, he had no plans to retire; since
	2005, he had served as a member of the Interstate Oil and Gas
	Compact Commission; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dickson enjoyed the love
	and support of his wife of 44 years, Judith; he was the devoted
	father of two children, Kenneth and Jason, and he treasured his four
	grandchildren; a committed Christian, he was a valued congregant of
	Lakepointe Church, where he was a longtime volunteer at the
	Connection Center; and
	WHEREAS, Admired for his strong faith, his magnanimous
	personality, and his dedication to his fellow citizens, Ken Dickson
	lived a caring and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of
	service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Kenneth Duncan Dickson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
	members of his family: to his wife, Judith Dion Dickson; to his
	sons, Kenneth Dickson and his wife, Lynne, and Jason Dickson and his
	wife, Lauren; to his grandchildren, Abigail Peavey and her husband,
	Rafe, and Macy, Cohen, and Savannah Dickson; and to his many other
	relatives and 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 Ken
	Dickson.

	Holland

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 114 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House