SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531

In Memory

of

John Skold

WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of John Kristoffer Skold on April 24, 2021, at the age of 39; and

WHEREAS, A native of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, John Skold was born to John Marshall Skold and Sharon Stopp on December 15, 1981; he graduated from Ellison High School in 1999 and ultimately earned a master's degree from Liberty University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Skold served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a chief warrant officer for the Army National Guard; over the course of the past seven years, he was a shop supervisor for the Texas Army National Guard; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Skold enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Courtney, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 13 years; he was the proud father of four children, Kaben, Kamdyn, Madison, and Morgan; and

WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his country, John Skold earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Kristoffer Skold and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones; 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 John Skold.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2021, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate