H.R. No. 526
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
  of Melvin Ray Kannady of Ferris, who passed away on March 9, 2021,
  at the age of 76; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Garrett to Robert and Jinniev Kannady on
  June 24, 1944, Melvin Kannady grew up with the companionship of four
  brothers, Robert, Randall, David, and Richard; in his younger
  years, he loved fast cars and street racing; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Kannady enjoyed a long and rewarding career with
  the Texas Department of Transportation; he joined the agency as a
  welder, and he went on to serve as a road runner and bridge
  inspector; he worked tirelessly to ensure that Texas bridges were
  structurally sound, and he demonstrated great courage and
  selflessness on the job, helping to save the lives of a coworker and
  several crew members; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kannady benefited from the
  love and support of his wife, Carol, with whom he shared a
  fulfilling marriage of more than five and a half decades; he was the
  proud father of two children, Billy and Joey, and he had the
  pleasure of welcoming into his family five grandchildren, Alecia,
  Ashley, Billy Ray, Trevor, and Kolby, as well as nine
  great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Melvin Kannady
  will always remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth
  and generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
  hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the memory of Melvin Ray Kannady and
  extend sincere sympathy 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Melvin
  Kannady.
 
  Ellzey
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 526 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House