By: Armbrister S.R. No. 571 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Kenneth A. Rosenquest 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas shares the great 1-6 sorrow of the family and many friends of Kenneth A. Rosenquest, 1-7 former Chief of Police of Victoria, who died March 14, 1995, at 1-8 the age of 63; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on October 10, 1931, Kenneth Rosenquest was 1-10 the son of Albert M. and Essie Mae Ralls Rosenquest; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He was appointed a city marshal in 1956 after his 1-12 honorable discharge from the United States Army, in which he had 1-13 been a military police officer; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Kenneth Rosenquest worked his way up through the 1-15 ranks to become Chief of Police; he served in that capacity from 1-16 1973 until his retirement in 1987; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Chief Rosenquest was known for his commitment to 1-18 professionalism within the department, which began its bid for 1-19 national accreditation during his tenure as chief; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Actively promoting a positive image of the Victoria 1-21 Police Department, he kept abreast of the trends in law enforcement, 1-22 knew what the community expected, and demanded that his employees 1-23 represent the same ideals; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A prominent community leader, Chief Rosenquest was 2-2 respected and beloved by all of his employees; a brilliant leader, 2-3 the chief's concern for his staff extended to the members of their 2-4 families; and 2-5 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman was active in civic affairs 2-6 and was a member of the Travelers Protective Association of America, 2-7 the Texas Police Association, the Texas Police Chief Association, 2-8 the Texas Woodcarving Guild, and the Victoria Woodcarvers and a 2-9 former member of the Rotary Club and Toastmaster Club; and 2-10 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and compassion, he 2-11 gave unselfishly of his time to others; his wise counsel and good 2-12 judgment will be missed and remembered with gratitude by those whose 2-13 lives he touched; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Chief Rosenquest leaves behind a legacy of compassion 2-15 and commitment that will remain cherished in the memories of the men 2-16 and women who lived and worked with him; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-19 members of his family: his wife, Carrie Rosenquest; his daughters, 2-20 Cindy Kainer and Donna Krueger; his sons, Marty Rosenquest and 2-21 Jim Rosenquest; his parents, Albert M. and Essie Mae Rosenquest; 2-22 his brothers, Gerald Rosenquest and Gary Rosenquest; and his six 2-23 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-25 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 3-1 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-2 Kenneth A. Rosenquest. 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the above 3-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-7 on March 29, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Secretary of the Senate 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Member, Texas Senate