SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254

In Memory

of

Kenda King

WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Kenda Ruth King of Bullard were deeply saddened by her passing on January 25, 2025, at the age of 60; and

WHEREAS, Born in Jacksonville on October 24, 1964, Kenda King was the daughter of Linda and Kenneth King, and she grew up with the companionship of her sister, Kelly; after graduating from Bullard High School, she attended Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler; and

WHEREAS, Ms. King worked as a licensed vocational nurse for a time before finding her true calling as a cattle truck driver; a lifelong cowgirl, she delighted in working with cattle and traveling the open road; and

WHEREAS, Beloved for her warm and generous nature, vibrant spirit, and joyous zest for life, Kenda King brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenda Ruth King and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her parents, Linda and Kenneth King; to her sister, Kelly King, and her husband, David Faust; to her nephews, Curtis Dean and Alex Dean and his wife, Nikki; to her great-niece, Audrey Claire; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kenda King.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate