By: Turner S.R. No. 702 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Reverend Kendall L. Coffey 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Mexia in mourning the loss of the Reverend Kendall L. Coffey, 1-7 former pastor of the First Christian Church, who died 1-8 January 28, 1995, at the age of 68; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A compassionate and dedicated leader, Ken Coffey was 1-10 a man of spiritual depth and conviction who had a positive influence 1-11 on the lives of numerous Christians; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Born in Anson, Texas, on April 20, 1926, 1-13 Reverend Coffey was a graduate of Brite Divinity College at Texas 1-14 Christian University; he served his country during World War II 1-15 in the United States Army before beginning his ministerial career; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Reverend Coffey pastored in Pleasant Grove, Waco, 1-18 Hurst, Vernon, Snyder, and Lucas during his long and fruitful 1-19 ministry; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The esteemed minister served the First Christian 1-21 Church in Mexia from May, 1963, until August, 1967, and again from 1-22 1988 to 1991; beloved by his congregation, he served with the utmost 1-23 dedication and integrity; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, he devoted his time and 2-2 energies unselfishly to the members of his church and to the 2-3 residents of the community through his involvement in civic 2-4 activities; among the numerous organizations he participated in 2-5 were the Mexia Lions Club and the Ministerial Alliance; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his life of Christian service, Ken was 2-7 supported by the love and companionship of his wife, Doris Jean, 2-8 and their children; and 2-9 WHEREAS, His wise counsel and sound judgment will be greatly 2-10 missed and remembered with gratitude by his family and all those 2-11 who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-14 of the Reverend Kendall L. Coffey: his wife, Doris Jean; his son, 2-15 Steve Coffey; his daughter, Karen Lorraine Ross; his foster 2-16 daughters, Geraldine Warden and Lea Vann; and his 10 grandchildren 2-17 and great-grandchild; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-19 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-20 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-21 the Reverend Kendall L. Coffey. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on April 12, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate