SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
In Memory
of
Kenneth Joseph Pare
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Kenneth Joseph Pare, who died June 10,
2013, at the age of 48; and
WHEREAS, Ken Pare was born November 6, 1964, at Offutt Air
Force Base in Nebraska; he graduated from Kadena High School in
Okinawa and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas
Christian University and a master of business administration
degree from Thomas More College; and
WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction as an
officer with the United States Army; his service included a 1991
tour of duty in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed a successful 20-year career with
Fidelity Investments, where his professionalism, loyalty, and
respect for others served as an example to his colleagues and
clients; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his warmth, kindness, and
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his daughter, Valerie, and to
his loving extended family, and he leaves behind memories that
will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Kenneth Joseph Pare; 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 Ken Pare.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 9, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate