SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 320
In Memory
of
Keith Everest Friend
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound loss felt by the loved ones of Keith Everest
Friend of Grapevine, who passed away on November 8, 2014, at the
age of 48; and
WHEREAS, Born to Pat and Julie Friend on September 8, 1966,
Keith Friend graduated from L. D. Bell High School in Hurst and
went on to attend Texas State University in San Marcos; he
married Lori, his high school sweetheart, on July 8, 1989, and
they settled in Grapevine, where they raised their children,
Amber and Andrew; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Friend was a longtime employee of IBM; he was
also an active volunteer scout leader and a committee member with
Boy Scout Troop 905 in Colleyville, and he was a former den leader
for Cub Scout Pack 817 in Grapevine; he encouraged his young
charges to participate in all aspects of the Boy Scout life and
motivated them to set and achieve personal goals, and through his
example, he showed them how to be a caring friend and a dedicated
leader; even as he battled cancer during the last six and a half
years of his life, he maintained a positive attitude and
continued to be involved in scouting activities; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his volunteer work with the Boy
Scouts, Mr. Friend enjoyed playing the guitar and sharing his
musical knowledge with beginning players; he also worked with the
youth at his church for many years, and he served as a
compassionate mentor to fellow cancer patients, lending them a
sympathetic ear and reminding them that they were not alone in
their struggles; he was unfailingly generous with his time, but
most of all, he treasured the moments he spent with his loved
ones, whose days were made brighter by his warmth, humor, and
affection; and
WHEREAS, Although his days on this earth were far too few,
Keith Friend left an indelible mark on the lives of many, and his
devotion to his family and to the youth of his community will
forever inspire all who had the good fortune to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Keith Everest
Friend and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: his wife, Lori Friend; his children, Amber and Andrew
Friend; his parents, Julie Mason and Pat Friend; his sister,
Elaine Christine Lincoln; and his other relatives, his scout
family, and all who mourn his passing; 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 Keith Friend.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate