Bill Text: TX SR114 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-26 - Reported enrolled [SR114 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR114-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney, who | ||
| died January 15, 2011, at the age of 70; and | ||
| WHEREAS, John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney was born January | ||
| 10, 1940, in Spokane, Washington; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was active in the Order of DeMolay as a young | ||
| man, had served as Master Councilor of the Salt Lake Chapter, and | ||
| was inducted into the Order of Chevaliers; he graduated from the | ||
| University of Utah in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in political | ||
| science; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Following his graduation, he joined the United | ||
| States Army and served with distinction until his retirement in | ||
| 1988 as deputy director of the Air Defense Artillery Patriot | ||
| Department with the rank of lieutenant colonel; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After his retirement from military service, he | ||
| devoted his life to volunteering for various causes; he served as | ||
| a reserve deputy sheriff before becoming a chief deputy | ||
| constable, and he was an advocate for veterans' rights and served | ||
| in leadership positions with the American Legion and the National | ||
| Association for Uniformed Services; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He also worked as a special advisor to the Society | ||
| of Military Widows and as a service officer for the Disabled | ||
| American Veterans, and he volunteered his services to the El Paso | ||
| Veterans Affairs Health Care System; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he | ||
| gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued | ||
| counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to | ||
| share in his life; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and | ||
| grandfather, and his family and friends will continue to live | ||
| with the cherished memories of his life and his many | ||
| accomplishments; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
| Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
| memory of John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney. | ||
| Rodriguez | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on January 26, 2011, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
