Bill Text: TX SR21 | 2025 | 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Kenneth Ray Ward of Sulphur Springs.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-09-04 - Reported enrolled [SR21 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SR21-Introduced.html

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89S20557 DSH-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 21

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Kenneth Ray Ward of Sulphur Springs, who passed away on
June 29, 2025, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The son of J. V. and Gertie Ward, Kenneth Ward was
born in Goldthwaite on March 18, 1930, and he grew up with the
companionship of two brothers, G. W. and Wilbur Lee, and three
sisters, Beatrice, Marcel, and Christine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward graduated from Sulphur Springs High
School, and he embarked on a long and rewarding career in the auto
parts industry when he joined the staff of Merrell Chevrolet; he was
also a valued member of First Baptist Sulphur Springs; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ward benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Marjorie, with whom he shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned nearly 75 years until her passing;
he took great pride in their three daughters, Margaret, Jerry, and
Jackie, and he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to
include six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his strong work ethic, his devotion to
his loved ones, and his unwavering faith, Kenneth Ward will forever
hold a special place in the hearts of those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Ray Ward
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
children, Margaret Thomas, Jerry Burks Watkins and her husband,
Charlie, and Jackie O'Quinn and her husband, Danny; to his
grandchildren, Mindy Thomas Fisher, Heather Thomas, Brandon Burks,
Bradley Burks, Brian O'Quinn, and Julia O'Quinn; to his
great-grandchildren; and to his 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 Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Kenneth Ward.