H.R. No. 2288
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Roy E. Kokel of Waco on February 20, 2011, at the age of
92; and
WHEREAS, Born in Walburg on August 3, 1918, Mr. Kokel worked
on the family farm as a youngster, picking cotton and raising hogs
and White King pigeons; he served his country in the United States
Air Force during World War II and worked on airplanes; after the
war, he embarked on a career as a barber that spanned more than four
decades, and he built a loyal clientele as co-owner of Diamond Point
Barber Shop; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kokel shared a rewarding relationship with his
wife, Flora, until her death in 2001; he was devoted to his son,
Roy, and his daughter, Cindy, whom he nicknamed "Bird" after Lady
Bird Johnson; as the years went by, he dedicated himself to his
grandchildren as well, and he played an important role in the lives
of other members of his extended family; his warm, friendly smile
and many kind acts touched the hearts of innumerable people; a man
of faith, he was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Roy Kokel is deeply missed, memories of his
integrity, compassion, and steadfast love for his family remain to
comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy E. Kokel and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Cindy Jensen, and her husband, Damian; to his son, Roy E.
Kokel, Jr.; to his brother, Earnest Kokel, Jr.; to his five
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy Kokel.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2288 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House