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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1050


In Memory

of

Kenneth Dale Zimmerman

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Kenneth Dale Zimmerman, who died
May 22, 2005, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, Kenneth Dale Zimmerman was born June 28, 1923, in 
Dallas; he served in the Pacific Theater with the United States 
Marine Corps during World War II; in 1946, he married Wanda Hite; 
the couple moved to Austin and he earned a journalism degree from 
The University of Texas; after Wanda passed away, he married 
Virginia Lysowski Pearson in 1971; and
	WHEREAS, He began his professional career with the Texas 
Safety Association; in 1959, he started Media Services on his own 
and took on the additional responsibility of serving as executive 
vice president of Austin Association of Builders; he then purchased
Neal Douglass studios and a print shop, and managed all four 
businesses for several years; ultimately, he worked for the Austin
Association of Builders full-time until he retired in 1988; and
	WHEREAS, Kenneth was founding director of the Boys Club of 
Austin and was a past president of the Austin Civitan Club; he was
an officer with the National Association of Home Builders and a 
member of Sigma Delta Chi, a professional journalism society; he 
was a highly respected and distinguished gentleman who will long 
be remembered by those who knew him for his warmth, his valued 
counsel, and his service to his community; and

	WHEREAS, Kenneth Zimmerman was a devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Kenneth Dale Zimmerman:  his wife, Virginia Zimmerman; 
his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. John C. Zimmerman; 
his granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Zimmerman; and his stepson, 
Bernard Pearson; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Kenneth Dale Zimmerman.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate