86R16373 BK-D
By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 51
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Shawn Kennington concluded his tenure as mayor of
Pittsburg in 2019, having served the city and its residents with
distinction for 13 years; and
WHEREAS, A Pittsburg native, Mr. Kennington graduated from
Pittsburg High School and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
before beginning his career with Erman Smith Funeral Home in 1994;
his civic involvement has included eight years on the city's
Planning and Zoning Committee, and he also shared his expertise
with Northeast Texas Community College in 2016 and 2017 as a member
of an advisory committee focused on the college's funeral service
education program; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work as mayor, Mr. Kennington
served as a deputy constable for Camp County for three and a half
years before embarking on a new role as constable on March 1, 2019;
he is a member of the Rotary Club of Pittsburg, the Texas Heritage
Museum, and the board of the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center
and Museum, and he is an active member of the congregation at Greer
Boulevard Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kennington enjoys the love and support of his
wife of 22 years, Amy Kennington, and they take great pride in their
two daughters, Payton and Chloe; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Kennington demonstrated exceptional
dedication and leadership in guiding Pittsburg's city government,
and he may reflect with well-deserved satisfaction on his many
contributions as he assumes his new responsibilities as Camp County
constable; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor Shawn Kennington for his service as mayor of Pittsburg
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kennington as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.