SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 629
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Joshua King
 
         WHEREAS, The family and friends of Joshua Daniel King of
  Weatherford suffered an immeasurable loss with his passing on
  April 5, 2025, at the age of 37; and
 
         WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on December 29, 1987, Josh
  King was the son of Phil and Terry King, and he grew up in
  Weatherford with the companionship of five sisters, Kristy,
  Sarah, Hannah, Mary, and Leah; after graduating from Trinity
  Christian Academy, he attended Dallas Baptist University,
  where he played tennis and earned a bachelor's degree in
  business; he later received an MBA; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. King enjoyed a successful career in
  business; he became a partner at Steergate Payment Solutions
  and also held positions at Call Box and as a professional
  tennis coach with Four Seasons Hotels; he helped build the
  company Select Mat, and over the years, he served as its CEO
  and executive vice president; and
 
         WHEREAS, An immensely proud family man, Mr. King married
  the love of his life, the former Sarah Renfro, in 2020, and the
  couple were blessed with a daughter, Katelyn; and
 
         WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. King was sustained by a
  deep and abiding faith, and he won the affection of all who
  knew him with his authenticity, optimism, and integrity; his
  family was deeply encouraged by his unwavering faith during
  his heroic battle with brain cancer, and he often reminded them
  that "God is not failing us. He is fulfilling His promises to
  us"; Mr. King further expressed his strong spiritual beliefs
  through his participation in the Cultivate men's Bible study
  group; in his leisure time, he took pleasure in fishing,
  pickleball, rooting for the Texas Rangers, and playing with
  his 17 nieces and nephews; and
 
         WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his faith, Josh
  King made a meaningful difference in countless lives, and he
  leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew
  him; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joshua Daniel
  King and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
  family: to his wife, Sarah King; to his daughter, Katelyn King;
  to his parents, State Senator Phil King and Terry King; to his
  grandmother, Barbara King; to his sisters, Kristy Moseley and
  her husband, Ric, Sarah Holt and her husband, Jacob, Hannah
  Jones and her husband, Daniel, Mary Haye and her husband,
  Austin, and Leah King; and to his other relatives and many
  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 Josh King.
 
  Hughes
 
 
Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
 
Bettencourt Hall Miles
 
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
 
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
 
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
 
Cook Huffman Perry
 
Creighton Johnson Schwertner
 
Eckhardt King Sparks
 
Flores Kolkhorst West
 
Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini
 
  Patrick, President of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 2, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate