SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114
In Memory
of
John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney, who
died January 15, 2011, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney was born January
10, 1940, in Spokane, Washington; and
WHEREAS, He was active in the Order of DeMolay as a young
man, had served as Master Councilor of the Salt Lake Chapter, and
was inducted into the Order of Chevaliers; he graduated from the
University of Utah in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in political
science; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation, he joined the United
States Army and served with distinction until his retirement in
1988 as deputy director of the Air Defense Artillery Patriot
Department with the rank of lieutenant colonel; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement from military service, he
devoted his life to volunteering for various causes; he served as
a reserve deputy sheriff before becoming a chief deputy
constable, and he was an advocate for veterans' rights and served
in leadership positions with the American Legion and the National
Association for Uniformed Services; and
WHEREAS, He also worked as a special advisor to the Society
of Military Widows and as a service officer for the Disabled
American Veterans, and he volunteered his services to the El Paso
Veterans Affairs Health Care System; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and his family and friends will continue to live
with the cherished memories of his life and his many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney; 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 John Baylor Van Vranken McKinney.
Rodriguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate