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

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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-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
In Memory
of
Kenneth Ward
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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 4, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate