89R5731 AMB-D
 
  By: Paxton, Hughes S.R. No. 167
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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 89th Texas 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.