SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 487
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ken Clark
 
         WHEREAS, The life of a dedicated public servant drew to a
  close with the passing of Galveston County Commissioner Kenneth
  David Clark of Algoa on May 8, 2022, at the age of 58; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Ken Clark was
  born to Dennis and Darlene Clark on May 21, 1963, and he grew up
  with the companionship of three brothers, Kevin, Mike, and Mark;
  after graduating from Random Lake High School, he earned an
  associate's degree in applied science from San Jacinto College;
  he went on to establish a desktop publishing and advertising
  company; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Clark served as a member of the board of
  Municipal Utility District No. 6, and he worked as an aide to
  former U.S. Representative Steve Stockman before joining the
  State Republican Executive Committee; in 1998, he was elected to
  the Galveston County Commissioners Court, and he ably
  represented Precinct 4 for nearly two and a half decades; he was a
  tireless advocate for improving infrastructure and lowering
  taxes, and under his guidance, the county received a AAA bond
  rating; widely respected by his peers, he was also a caring
  mentor to other public officials; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to his work as county commissioner,
  Mr. Clark served on the Houston-Galveston Area Council board of
  directors for more than a decade, most recently as chair of the
  Transportation Policy Council; he further distinguished himself
  as a longtime member of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties
  Policy Committee and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
  Political Protocol Committee, and he was active in the National
  Rifle Association; and
         WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Clark
  benefited from the love and support of his wife, Sherry, with
  whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned 34 years; he
  took great pride in their seven children, Sarah, Charity, Israel,
  Hannah, Samuel, Rebekah, and Faith, and four grandchildren,
  Joseph, Alexis, Gunnar, and Paisley; during his leisure hours, he
  enjoyed traveling with his family, cheering on the Houston Astros
  and Green Bay Packers, and watching Ultimate Fighting
  Championship bouts; moreover, he raised horses and livestock,
  and he was involved with The Longhorn Project, 4-H, and the
  Galveston County Fair & Rodeo; an avid horticulturalist, he was
  also a member of the Galveston County Master Gardener
  Association; and
         WHEREAS, Ken Clark made a lasting, positive difference in
  his community through his many civic and professional
  contributions, and he will forever be remembered with great
  admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenneth David
  Clark and extend heartfelt 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 Ken Clark.
 
  Middleton, Creighton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate