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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
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In Memory |
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Kenneth Ward |
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of Kenneth Ray Ward of Sulphur Springs, who passed away |
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on June 29, 2025, at the age of 95; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of J. V. and Gertie Ward, Kenneth Ward was |
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born in Goldthwaite on March 18, 1930, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of two brothers, G. W. and Wilbur Lee, and three |
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sisters, Beatrice, Marcel, and Christine; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ward graduated from Sulphur Springs High |
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School, and he embarked on a long and rewarding career in the auto |
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parts industry when he joined the staff of Merrell Chevrolet; he |
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was also a valued member of First Baptist Sulphur Springs; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ward benefited from the |
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love and support of his wife, Marjorie, with whom he shared a |
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fulfilling marriage that spanned nearly 75 years until her |
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passing; he took great pride in their three daughters, Margaret, |
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Jerry, and Jackie, and he had the privilege of seeing his family |
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grow to include six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his strong work ethic, his devotion to |
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his loved ones, and his unwavering faith, Kenneth Ward will |
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forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who held him |
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dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life |
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of Kenneth Ray Ward and extend sincere sympathy to the members of |
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his family: to his children, Margaret Thomas, Jerry Burks Watkins |
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and her husband, Charlie, and Jackie O'Quinn and her husband, |
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Danny; to his grandchildren, Mindy Thomas Fisher, Heather |
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Thomas, Brandon Burks, Bradley Burks, Brian O'Quinn, and Julia |
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O'Quinn; to his great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives |
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and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Kenneth Ward. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on September 4, 2025, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |