SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Kenneth Dickson
 
         WHEREAS, The life of a highly respected civic leader drew
  to a close with the passing of Kenneth Duncan Dickson of Rockwall
  on August 19, 2021, at the age of 82; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth Taylor Dickson and Trixie
  Duncan Dickson, Ken Dickson was born on December 29, 1938, and
  grew up in Dallas; he was part of the final class to attend
  Pleasant Grove High School, graduated from W. W. Samuell High
  School in 1957 and earned a bachelor's degree in
  business/agriculture from East Texas State University; answering
  his nation's call to duty, he served in the U.S. Army and with the
  49th Armored Division of the Army National Guard; and
 
         WHEREAS, Active with local politics for more than 40 years,
  Mr. Dickson was a founding member of the Rockwall County
  Republican Men's Club, serving two terms as president and
  continuing as a member of the executive committee until his
  death; furthermore, he was a precinct chair, an election judge,
  and a delegate to Republican state and local conventions; he
  worked in support of numerous election campaigns, most notable
  those of U.S. Representative Ralph M. Hall, and he received the
  Ralph M. Hall Chairman's Award from the Rockwall GOP for a
  lifetime of service in support of the Republican Party; in
  recognition of Mr. Dickson's achievements, a street was named
  after him in Rockwall, where he served on the city council for
  four years; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Dickson was a founding member and president
  of the North American Tuli Association and a co-owner of the Tuli
  cattle breed magazine, and he cherished the time he spent caring
  for his own cattle; in the 1980s, he began working in the oil and
  gas industry, and at the age of 82, he had no plans to retire;
  since 2005, he had served as a member of the Interstate Oil and
  Gas Compact Commission; and
 
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dickson enjoyed the
  love and support of his wife of 44 years, Judy; he was the devoted
  father of two children, Craig and Jason, and he treasured his
  four grandchildren; a committed Christian, he was a valued
  congregant of Lakepointe Church, where he was a longtime
  volunteer at the Connection Center; and
 
         WHEREAS, Admired for his strong faith, his magnanimous
  personality, his love of State and Country, and his dedication to
  his fellow citizens, Ken Dickson lived a caring, authentic and
  purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of service that
  his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Kenneth Duncan Dickson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Judith Dion Dickson; to his
  sons, Kenneth Craig Dickson and his wife Lynne, and Jason Keith
  Dickson and his wife Lauren; to his grandchildren, Abigail Peavey
  and husband Rafe, and Macy, Cohen, and Savannah Dickson; and to
  his many 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Ken Dickson.
 
  Hall, Blanco, Buckingham, Campbell
  Kolkhorst, Perry, Powell, Springer
 
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 14, 2021,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       Secretary of the Senate