SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 774
In Memory
of
Hong-Kyu Park
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Dr. Hong-Kyu Park of Tyler, who passed away on April 9,
2019, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, A native of South Korea and a United
States citizen, H. K. Park moved to the United States in 1957 to
attend Kentucky Wesleyan College; after receiving his bachelor's
degree, he went on to earn a master's degree from the University of
Tennessee and a doctorate from the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career in higher
education that spanned half a century, Dr. Park taught United
States history and government at several East Texas schools,
including Wiley College, Jarvis Christian College, and Tyler
Junior College; moreover, he worked at Kilgore College for 22
years before retiring in 2015; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Park enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Younghea "Anne" Park, with whom he
shared 51 years of marriage; he was further blessed with a son,
Jason, and a daughter-in-law, Emily; and
WHEREAS, H. K. Park led a life that was rich in personal
and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of
inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Hong-Kyu
Park and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Dr. H. K. Park.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate