1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 237
 1-2                                  In Memory
 1-3                                     of
 1-4                            Kevin Thomas Russell
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-6     of Abilene in mourning the loss of Kevin Thomas Russell, who died
 1-7     February 6, 1999, at the age of 38; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kevin Russell
 1-9     married Diane Eubanks in 1982; he moved to Abilene six years ago
1-10     from Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mr. Russell was dedicated to his work in aircraft
1-12     maintenance with the 39th Airlift Squadron at Dyess Air Force
1-13     Base; he retired in February after over 18 years of service in
1-14     the Air Force; and
1-15           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Kevin Russell was respected
1-16     in the community for his many accomplishments; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
1-18     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
1-19     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
1-20     and
1-21           WHEREAS, Kevin Russell was a devoted husband and father, and
1-22     he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
1-23     family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-1     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
 2-2     family of Kevin Thomas Russell:  his wife, Diane Eubanks Russell;
 2-3     his sons, Kevin Thomas Russell, Jr., Kenneth Ray Russell, and
 2-4     Wesley Alan Russell; his father, Harold H. Russell; his mother
 2-5     and stepfather, Charlene and Bill Crossland; his brother,
 2-6     Mark Harold Russell; his stepbrother, Patrick Crossland; and his
 2-7     stepsister, Denise Cox; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-9     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
2-10     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
2-11     day, it do so in memory of Kevin Russell.
2-12                                                                  Fraser
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2-14                                         President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on February 17, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate