1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 685 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Kenneth Lee Sawin 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins 1-7 the citizens of Lockhart in mourning the untimely loss of 1-8 Kenneth Lee Sawin, who died April 28, 1997, at the age of 54; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born January 18, 1943, in Bellevue, Ohio, 1-11 Ken Sawin received a master's degree in science from Northern 1-12 Arizona University in 1974; he then carved out a highly successful 1-13 career in the field of education, serving as a coach, teacher, and 1-14 principal; and 1-15 WHEREAS, His many professional experiences included serving 1-16 as a National Football League football scout, personnel director 1-17 for Canyon Independent School District, athletic director at 1-18 West Texas State University, and government teacher and head 1-19 football coach at Douglas High School in Douglas, Arizona, where 1-20 he led teams to two state championships; he also served as 1-21 principal at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch located north of Amarillo; 1-22 and 1-23 WHEREAS, Ken Sawin was unanimously selected by the school 2-1 board in 1993 to the position of principal of Lockhart High School, 2-2 where he served until the time of his death; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An enormously popular principal, Ken Sawin 2-4 was beloved and respected by the students and by the faculty 2-5 at Lockhart High School; he was known for his vibrant and 2-6 enthusiastic personality and for his tremendous leadership 2-7 ability; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A skilled administrator with a warm sense of 2-9 humor, Ken Sawin had a unique rapport with his students who greatly 2-10 benefitted from his concern for the individual and his wise counsel 2-11 and encouragement; and 2-12 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Ken Sawin was respected in 2-13 the community for his leadership, his dedication to his profession, 2-14 and his many accomplishments on behalf of the youths of Texas; and 2-15 WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman and sportsman, Mr. Sawin 2-16 enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an active person who lived 2-17 his life to the fullest; and 2-18 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, compassion, and 2-19 generosity, Ken Sawin gave unselfishly of his time to others, and 2-20 his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 2-21 those who knew him; and 2-22 WHEREAS, Ken Sawin was a devoted husband and father, and he 2-23 leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-24 and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-25 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-1 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 3-2 family of Kenneth Lee Sawin: his wife, Carol Williams Sawin; his 3-3 daughter, Kodi Elizabeth Sawin; his sons and daughter-in-law, Joe 3-4 and Sonya Sawin and Clint Williams Sawin; and his brother, 3-5 Dean Sawin; and, be it further 3-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-7 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-8 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 3-9 it do so in memory of Ken Sawin. 3-10 Armbrister 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 President of the Senate 3-13 I hereby certify that the above 3-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-15 on May 8, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-16 ______________________________________ 3-17 Secretary of the Senate 3-18 ______________________________________ 3-19 Member, Texas Senate