88S40289 KSM-D
 
  By: Vasut H.C.R. No. 15
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Residents of Brazoria County lost an admired civic
  leader with the passing of former county sheriff and county judge
  E. J. King on August 1, 2023, at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, "Joe" King served with
  the Texas Department of Public Safety for a dozen years before
  joining the Brazoria Police Department as a lieutenant; he was
  elected sheriff in 1980, and over the course of an exemplary 24-year
  tenure, he implemented significant reforms and upgraded facilities
  and equipment; moreover, he set a sterling example of courage,
  dedication, and integrity in the pursuit of justice and the
  furtherance of public safety; elected county judge in 2006, he
  worked tirelessly to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality
  of life in the rapidly growing area; in all his endeavors, he
  fostered an environment of trust and cooperation with his staff and
  developed strong connections with residents of the diverse
  community; and
         WHEREAS, Judge King gave generously of his time and expertise
  to numerous charitable causes and civic organizations, including
  the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the Brazoria
  County Cattlemen's Association, the Brazoria County Fair, the
  American Legion, and The 100 Club of Brazoria County; among
  numerous accolades, he received the Distinguished Citizen Award
  from the Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America, the Outstanding
  Alumni Award from the Alvin Community College Alumni Association,
  and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of
  Houston-Clear Lake; he was a cattleman all his life, and his
  retirement in 2014 allowed him to focus more fully on his ranch;
  above all, he was devoted to his family; he shared 32 years of
  marriage with his wife, Jackie, and he took great pride in his son,
  daughter, and four grandsons; and
         WHEREAS, Joe King made a lasting, positive imprint on
  Brazoria County through his visionary leadership, and although he
  is deeply missed by those he left behind, they will treasure their
  memories of his warmth, kindness, and empathy; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable
  E. J. "Joe" King 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
  Joe King.