SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125
In Memory
of
Douglas W. King
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin County in mourning the loss of Douglas W.
King, who died December 17, 2018, at the age of 49; and
WHEREAS, Doug King was born on April 13, 1969, in
Bellville, to Dennis and Carolyn King; he learned the value of
hard work at a young age by working alongside his father, his
grandfathers, and his uncles in the family's construction
business, King Construction; he was an Eagle Scout and a 1987
graduate of Brazos High School; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, the late Lori King, were
blessed with three children, Marisa, Racy, and Symantha; after
Lori's untimely death, he accepted the mantle of single
parenthood with courage and strength; his children were the focus
of his life, and he took great pleasure in serving as a
cheerleader for their activities and in learning such skills as
styling ponytails and braiding hair; he also served as a Scout
leader and a football coach; and
WHEREAS, In addition to playing an important role in the
family business, he followed the example set by family members by
entering into public service; he served with distinction as an
Austin County commissioner representing Precinct 4, and he had
recently won reelection to a third term; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, husband, and father, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Douglas W. King; 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 Douglas King.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2019, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate