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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of William Howard Kennedy of Woodsboro on May 7, 2017, at |
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the age of 91; and |
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WHEREAS, A member of the Greatest Generation, Bill Kennedy |
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served his country as a medic in World War II and earned the rank of |
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staff sergeant; he subsequently attended the University of |
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Missouri, and after receiving a bachelor of journalism degree in |
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1949, he went on to enjoy a successful career in the field, working |
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as a sportswriter and as an editor for six different newspapers; in |
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addition, he served as the postmaster of Woodsboro from 1967 to |
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1986; and |
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WHEREAS, Valuing his family above all else, Mr. Kennedy was |
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the proud father of seven children, Steven, Sherri, Bonnie, David, |
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Judi, Kevyn, and Michael, and with the passing years, his life was |
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further enriched by his 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, |
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and 3 great-great-grandchildren; he was also dedicated to his |
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community, and he became known by many in South Texas for his |
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letters to the editor and his loyalty to the Democratic Party; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Bill Kennedy is deeply missed, he has left |
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his family and friends with many cherished memories of his warmth, |
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wisdom, and delightful sense of humor, and he will forever hold a |
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special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Howard |
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Kennedy and extend sincere condolences to his family and to all who |
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mourn his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill |
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Kennedy. |