Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Malcolm Kenneth Wilson
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Sergeant Malcolm
7	7	Kenneth Wilson of the Austin Police Department, who died March 6,
8	8	2009, at the age of 55; and
9	9	WHEREAS, Malcolm Kenneth "Kenny" Wilson was born in
10	10	Merced, California, on December 5, 1953; he moved to Austin with
11	11	his family in 1965 and graduated from Reagan High School; he
12	12	attended Austin Community College and worked as a police officer
13	13	for The University of Texas before joining the Austin Police
14	14	Department in 1980; and
15	15	WHEREAS, He was a highly respected leader in the Austin
16	16	Police Department and in the community; he had been the sergeant
17	17	of the Bomb Squad since 2001 and a member of the Special Weapons
18	18	and Tactics team from 1988 through 1996; and
19	19	WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Kenny Wilson
20	20	received 10 departmental decorations, including two Lifesaving
21	21	Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal,
22	22	and the Distinguished Command Medal, one of the highest medals
23	23	issued to a police officer; he was selected Officer of the Year by
24	24	his peers; and
25	25	WHEREAS, He was also recognized by the 100 Club of Austin
26	26	on two occasions; one award was for saving a young girl's life,
27	27	and the second was a team award for his work with the Bomb Squad
28	28	in successfully dismantling an explosive device and preserving
29	29	evidence that led to the arrest and conviction of the person
30	30	responsible; and
31	31	WHEREAS, A man of honor and integrity, Kenny demonstrated
32	32	exceptional strength and courage throughout his career and
33	33	particularly over the last years as he endured the physical
34	34	challenges of his illness; his passion for life and his positive
35	35	attitude were truly inspirational to all who knew him; he will be
36	36	deeply missed; and
37	37	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and son, and he
38	38	leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
39	39	family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it
40	40	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
41	41	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
42	42	family of Malcolm Kenneth Wilson: his wife of 27 years, Tracy;
43	43	his sons, Randy and Daniel; his mother, Billie Wilson; and his
44	44	sisters, Pam Wilson, Vicki Fughtt, and Patty Hicks; and, be it
45	45	further
46	46	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
47	47	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
48	48	Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
49	49	memory of Sergeant Kenny Wilson.
50	50	Watson
51	51	________________________________
52	52	President of the Senate
53	53	I hereby certify that the
54	54	above Resolution was adopted by
55	55	the Senate on March 16, 2009, by a
56	56	rising vote.
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Secretary of the Senate
59	59	________________________________
60	60	Member, Texas Senate