Bill Text: TX HR663 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 663 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of former Young County judge Ken Andrews.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR663 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR663-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 663



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Residents of Young County lost an admired civic
	leader with the passing of former county judge Ken Andrews of Graham
	on February 9, 2019, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Ben and Dorothy Andrews, Ken Andrews was
	born in Young County on July 10, 1938; during his youth, he attained
	the rank of Eagle Scout, and he graduated in 1956 from Graham High
	School; as a student at The University of Texas, he joined the
	Silver Spurs and helped care for Bevo VII; he earned both a
	bachelor's degree and a law degree and became a proud Texas Ex,
	rarely missing a broadcast of a UT sporting event; and
	WHEREAS, In 1965, Mr. Andrews began practicing law in Graham;
	he served as county attorney from 1972 to 1984, and in 1989, he
	stepped in to complete the term of a county judge who resigned; he
	later won election to the position and served for two terms; in
	addition, he was president of the Rotary Club and served on the
	board of Graham Savings & Loan; he advocated for mental health
	resources as chair of Helen Farabee Centers and as a member of the
	board of the Texas Council of Community Centers; moreover, he was a
	member of the Young County Democrats and a deacon and elder at the
	First Presbyterian Church; a farmer and rancher as well as an
	attorney, he never retired; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Andrews shared a rewarding marriage of 47 years
	with his wife, Mary, before her passing; he was the proud father of
	two daughters, Jennifer and Katherine, and he delighted in spending
	time with his treasured grandchildren, as well as members of his
	extended family; over the years, his warm, gracious nature endeared
	him to countless people, and he quietly extended help to many in
	need; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, Ken
	Andrews made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones
	and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be fondly
	remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Ken
	Andrews and extend sincere sympathy to his family 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
	Andrews.

	Springer

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 663 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House