SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 612
In Memory
of
Timothy Von Kennel
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Timothy Von Kennel, who died April 12,
2019, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Timothy Von Kennel was a beloved citizen, and he
inspired those who knew him through his wisdom, his kindness, and
his commitment to his work on behalf of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Born February 13, 1957, Tim earned a bachelor's
degree from Bowling Green State University and a master's degree
in municipal finance from Ohio State University; he began his
career by serving as the assistant to the Fort Worth city
manager, and he went on to distinguish himself as a respected
expert in government relations and economic development through
his extensive work in the energy sector; he retired from ATMOS
Energy as president and director of Texas governmental
relations; and
WHEREAS, In addition to working in the energy sector,
Timothy served as president of VK and Associates, a family-owned
legislative advocacy firm that assisted clients with business
development and government communications; he was also an
executive leader for several state-level consumer advocacy
associations, and he served as chief executive officer of the
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of
Texas; in 2017, he was selected from more than 50 applicants from
across the country to serve as executive director of the Economic
Development Council of Parker County; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed member of the community, Tim was a
member of the Emergency Services District 6 Fire and Rescue
Board, and he volunteered to serve on boards that connect
returning veterans and released prisoners with services needed
to help them succeed in society; and
WHEREAS, Tim shared a rewarding life with his devoted wife,
Phyllis Von Kennel, and he was blessed with two children, whom he
guided by loving example; and
WHEREAS, Tim Von Kennel was a man of strength and
integrity, and he will long be remembered with respect and
admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Timothy Von Kennel; 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 Tim Von Kennel.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate