84R9813 KSM-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 749
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kyle Kendall retired as owner and operator of
Stanton Drug Store in February 2015, drawing to a close 44 years of
outstanding service to West Texans; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hereford, Mr. Kendall graduated from
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1970; he began his career
at a pharmacy in Odessa, where he worked for a decade before moving
to Stanton, and he bought Stanton Drug Store in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Stanton Drug Store has been a treasured community
institution for more than six decades, and a number of its employees
have worked at the store for nearly 30 years; in addition to filling
prescriptions for area residents, the pharmacy has prospered as a
popular eatery and social gathering place; Mr. Kendall has retained
the small-town, soda fountain atmosphere as well as a loyal
customer base, while also overseeing several renovations to the
store, such as an expanded pharmacy area; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kendall enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Brenda, and their children, Kenneth and
Bonnie; now that he has stepped away from the pharmacy counter,
Mr. Kendall looks forward to traveling and continuing to be an
active member of the Downtown Church of Christ in Stanton; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Kendall's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Stanton, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kyle Kendall on his retirement as
owner and operator of Stanton Drug Store and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kendall as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.