Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 612
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Timothy Von Kennel
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Timothy Von Kennel, who died April 12,
7	7	2019, at the age of 62; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Timothy Von Kennel was a beloved citizen, and he
9	9	inspired those who knew him through his wisdom, his kindness, and
10	10	his commitment to his work on behalf of his fellow citizens; and
11	11	WHEREAS, Born February 13, 1957, Tim earned a bachelor's
12	12	degree from Bowling Green State University and a master's degree
13	13	in municipal finance from Ohio State University; he began his
14	14	career by serving as the assistant to the Fort Worth city
15	15	manager, and he went on to distinguish himself as a respected
16	16	expert in government relations and economic development through
17	17	his extensive work in the energy sector; he retired from ATMOS
18	18	Energy as president and director of Texas governmental
19	19	relations; and
20	20	WHEREAS, In addition to working in the energy sector,
21	21	Timothy served as president of VK and Associates, a family-owned
22	22	legislative advocacy firm that assisted clients with business
23	23	development and government communications; he was also an
24	24	executive leader for several state-level consumer advocacy
25	25	associations, and he served as chief executive officer of the
26	26	National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of
27	27	Texas; in 2017, he was selected from more than 50 applicants from
28	28	across the country to serve as executive director of the Economic
29	29	Development Council of Parker County; and
30	30	WHEREAS, An esteemed member of the community, Tim was a
31	31	member of the Emergency Services District 6 Fire and Rescue
32	32	Board, and he volunteered to serve on boards that connect
33	33	returning veterans and released prisoners with services needed
34	34	to help them succeed in society; and
35	35	WHEREAS, Tim shared a rewarding life with his devoted wife,
36	36	Phyllis Von Kennel, and he was blessed with two children, whom he
37	37	guided by loving example; and
38	38	WHEREAS, Tim Von Kennel was a man of strength and
39	39	integrity, and he will long be remembered with respect and
40	40	admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
41	41	therefore, be it
42	42	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
43	43	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
44	44	family of Timothy Von Kennel; and, be it further
45	45	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
46	46	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
47	47	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
48	48	memory of Tim Von Kennel.
49	49	Lucio
50	50	________________________________
51	51	President of the Senate
52	52	I hereby certify that the
53	53	above Resolution was adopted by
54	54	the Senate on April 23, 2019, by a
55	55	rising vote.
56	56	________________________________
57	57	Secretary of the Senate
58	58	________________________________
59	59	Member, Texas Senate