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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Former state representative Kyle J. Kacal retired on |
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January 14, 2025, concluding more than a decade of exemplary |
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service to the citizens of District 12; and |
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WHEREAS, After taking office in the Texas House of |
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Representatives in 2013, Mr. Kacal demonstrated a steadfast |
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commitment to conservative values, individual liberties, and |
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fiscal responsibility, and he was an effective champion for rural |
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Texans; he served on numerous committees, including multiple terms |
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on the Natural Resources and Environmental Regulation Committees, |
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and he further distinguished himself as vice chair of the Rules and |
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Resolutions Committee during the 84th and 85th Legislatures and as |
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vice chair of the Corrections Committee during the 88th |
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Legislature; and |
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WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the Brazos Valley area, |
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Mr. Kacal runs a large-scale beef cattle ranch near College |
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Station, and he also operates a full-service hunting business |
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during the fall and spring seasons; prior to working in the |
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agricultural industry, he was employed at Jefferson Pilot; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Kacal is a member of the St. |
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Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish; he holds a bachelor's degree in |
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political science from Texas A&M University and a certificate of |
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ranch management from Texas Christian University; in all his |
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endeavors, he benefits from the love and support of his wife, Marci, |
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and he takes great pride in their children, Carter and Kendall; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his career in public office, Kyle |
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Kacal made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texans, |
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and his contributions have earned him the lasting respect and |
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appreciation of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor former state representative Kyle J. Kacal |
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for his service and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Kacal as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |