88S30337 JRI-D
 
  By: Meyer H.R. No. 5
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Kenneth Dewayne Phillips of Dallas on September 26,
  2023, at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, Kenneth Phillips was born in Lansing, Michigan, on
  February 7, 1944, to William and Edna Phillips; he attended Lansing
  Eastern High School, where he met his future wife; answering his
  nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Air Force, and he went on
  to earn a degree from the University of Alaska while stationed at
  Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage; and
         WHEREAS, Following his discharge, Mr. Phillips returned to
  Michigan in 1970 and took a job at a feed company; he later embarked
  on a career in medical sales and was hired by Ethicon; in 1976, he
  was offered the opportunity to open a territory for DePuy Synthes in
  Southern California, where he would reside for the next two
  decades; after leaving California, he lived in several places,
  including Michigan, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, before
  settling in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips was a devoted father to his three
  children, Tanya, Todd, and Heidi, whom he supported in all of their
  endeavors; with the passing years, his treasured family grew to
  include six grandchildren, Maddie, Max, Duncan, Ava, Ben, and Ruby;
  his life was further enriched by the wide circle of friends that he
  made during his many adventures; and
         WHEREAS, While the passing of Kenneth Phillips brings great
  sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
  be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Kenneth Dewayne Phillips and extend heartfelt condolences to the
  members of his family: to his children, Tanya Phillips, Kenneth
  Todd Phillips and his wife, Stephanie, and Heidi Carvalho and her
  husband, Matt; to his grandchildren, Maddie, Max, and Duncan
  Carvalho and Ava, Ben, and Ruby Phillips; 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kenneth
  Phillips.