79R6730 BJM-D

By:  Jones of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 590



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
William Frederick Kennedy, Sr., of Dallas, who died on October 24, 
2004, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Born on June 4, 1918, this notable Texan bravely 
served his country with the United States Air Force during World War 
II, receiving an honorable discharge; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy was a valuable member of his community 
and greatly enriched a host of local organizations through his 
involvement; a 33rd Degree Mason and Deputy of the Desert of Texas 
Emeritus, he was active with the Cherubim Lodge No. 237, the Royal 
Arch Mason Mystic Tie No. 3, Knights Templar Commandery Trinity No. 
3, Dale Consistory No. 31, Zakat Temple No. 164, American Legion 
Post No. 802, and The Woodman Banner Camp No. 90; moreover, he was a 
faithful member of True Lee Missionary Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, William Kennedy will long be remembered for his love 
of family and community, and although he is greatly missed, his 
legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he so richly 
blessed with his friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Frederick 
Kennedy, Sr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his children, William Kennedy, Jr., Brenda K. Gray, and 
Linda E. Mooney; to his six grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren; 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 William 
Frederick Kennedy, Sr.