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