SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
In Memory
of
Kenneth Ponder
WHEREAS, Kenneth Ponder of Hallsville passed away on
June 17, 2017, at the age of 51, leaving behind a large circle of
family and friends to mourn his loss; and
WHEREAS, The son of Gene and Shirley Ponder, Kenny Ponder was
born on October 31, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, and he later moved to
Texas with his family; he graduated from Marshall High School in
1984 and went on to earn an associate degree in manufacturing
technology from North Carolina State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ponder enjoyed a successful career in the
kitchen cabinet industry; starting out as a laborer, he worked
his way up to become a leader in his field, and in 2008, he joined
his father's company, Master WoodCraft Cabinetry, where he
served as executive vice president until his passing; and
WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Ponder devoted his spare
time to ranching and hunting in a sustainable and environmentally
minded way; moreover, he gave back to his community through his
longtime membership with Ducks Unlimited and his personal and
professional contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project;
strong in his faith, he played an active role in the First United
Methodist Church of Marshall; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ponder shared many years of love and
companionship with his wife, Kim; he was blessed with a fine
family that included three sons, Blake, Gene, and Pierce, and a
granddaughter, Presleigh, with whom he cherished spending many
special occasions; and
WHEREAS, Kenny Ponder led a rich and purposeful life, and
he will long be remembered with deep affection and admiration by
all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Kenneth Ponder and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Kenny Ponder.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 18, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate