SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Kenneth Garner
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
  friends of Kenneth Wayne Garner of Plano, who passed away on
  May 7, 2024, at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth Wayne Garner and Dean Wade, Ken
  Garner was born on December 5, 1942, in Brownsville; he grew up in
  and around Abilene and later moved to the Dallas area; and
         WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career, Mr. Garner
  worked as an engineer at LTV/E-Systems, and he started his own
  business, Kentronix Communications, in 1973; he eventually
  retired from E-Systems in 2007; and
         WHEREAS, A Shriner and 32nd degree Mason, Mr. Garner also
  volunteered with the Pontiac Club and at the Highland Springs
  senior living community; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed a
  variety of hobbies, including hot rod racing, trap and skeet
  shooting, and operating ham radios; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Garner drew strength
  from the rewarding marriage he shared with his wife, Myra
  Amerland Garner, and he took great pride in his children,
  Michelle, Christy, and Don, as well as his seven grandchildren
  and nine great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Although Ken Garner is deeply missed, those who
  were privileged to share in his love and friendship will always
  remember him with great admiration and affection; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Wayne
  Garner and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends;
  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 Garner.
 
  Paxton, Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 26, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate