86R15277 BPG-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 663
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Young County lost an admired civic
leader with the passing of former county judge Ken Andrews of Graham
on February 9, 2019, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The son of Ben and Dorothy Andrews, Ken Andrews was
born in Young County on July 10, 1938; during his youth, he attained
the rank of Eagle Scout, and he graduated in 1956 from Graham High
School; as a student at The University of Texas, he joined the
Silver Spurs and helped care for Bevo VII; he earned both a
bachelor's degree and a law degree and became a proud Texas Ex,
rarely missing a broadcast of a UT sporting event; and
WHEREAS, In 1965, Mr. Andrews began practicing law in Graham;
he served as county attorney from 1972 to 1984, and in 1989, he
stepped in to complete the term of a county judge who resigned; he
later won election to the position and served for two terms; in
addition, he was president of the Rotary Club and served on the
board of Graham Savings & Loan; he advocated for mental health
resources as chair of Helen Farabee Centers and as a member of the
board of the Texas Council of Community Centers; moreover, he was a
member of the Young County Democrats and a deacon and elder at the
First Presbyterian Church; a farmer and rancher as well as an
attorney, he never retired; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Andrews shared a rewarding marriage of 47 years
with his wife, Mary, before her passing; he was the proud father of
two daughters, Jennifer and Katherine, and he delighted in spending
time with his treasured grandchildren, as well as members of his
extended family; over the years, his warm, gracious nature endeared
him to countless people, and he quietly extended help to many in
need; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, Ken
Andrews made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones
and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be fondly
remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Ken
Andrews and extend sincere sympathy to his family and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ken
Andrews.