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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Karl Allen McElhaney, a valued member of the El Paso |
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community and a friend to many, passed away on February 9, 2025, at |
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the age of 61; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. McElhaney enjoyed a |
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rewarding career with El Paso County, and he contributed |
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immeasurably to the El Paso Chamber; he worked tirelessly to serve |
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the people of New Mexico and Texas through partnerships with |
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elected officials at the federal and county levels, and he |
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advocated for improvements to infrastructure in rural communities; |
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he also helped to craft policies and manage congressional district |
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work and committee assignments; his integrity, skilled mentorship, |
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and steadfast commitment to excellence earned him the respect and |
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admiration of all who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McElhaney further gave back to his community |
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through volunteer efforts such as fostering, rescuing, and |
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transporting dogs and cats for adoption programs; above all else, |
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he treasured time spent with his family, which included his three |
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siblings, Liz, Jerry, and Jeffrey, and his son Jacob; and |
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WHEREAS, While the death of Karl McElhaney brings great |
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sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that |
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will long be remembered with deep affection by all those who held |
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him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karl Allen McElhaney |
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and extend heartfelt sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; |
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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 House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karl |
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McElhaney. |