SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 774

In Memory

of

Hong-Kyu Park

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Dr. Hong-Kyu Park of Tyler, who passed away on April 9, 2019, at the age of 81; and

WHEREAS, A native of South Korea and a United States citizen, H. K. Park moved to the United States in 1957 to attend Kentucky Wesleyan College; after receiving his bachelor's degree, he went on to earn a master's degree from the University of Tennessee and a doctorate from the University of North Texas; and

WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career in higher education that spanned half a century, Dr. Park taught United States history and government at several East Texas schools, including Wiley College, Jarvis Christian College, and Tyler Junior College; moreover, he worked at Kilgore College for 22 years before retiring in 2015; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Park enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Younghea "Anne" Park, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage; he was further blessed with a son, Jason, and a daughter-in-law, Emily; and

WHEREAS, H. K. Park led a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Hong-Kyu Park and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. H. K. Park.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 20, 2019, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate