87R27523 JGH-D
By: Krause H.R. No. 1360
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Roy Hayden Kinslow, who passed away on August 20, 2020,
at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, Roy Kinslow was born in Dallas on June 7, 1925, to
A. V. Kinslow Sr. and Nannie Ray Kinslow, and he grew up with three
brothers, Kenneth, A. V., and Jon; after graduating from Sunset
High School in 1942, he answered his nation's call to duty and
served as a high-speed Morse code radio operator with the U.S. Army
Air Corps in New Guinea during World War II; and
WHEREAS, A proud Aggie, Mr. Kinslow earned his bachelor's
degree in industrial engineering at Texas A&M University, and he
went on to receive his master's degree and Ph.D. from The University
of Texas at Dallas; he was a highly respected safety engineer, and
in 2007, his half century of service was recognized by the Texas
Board of Professional Engineers; he was also active in his
community with Oak Cliff Masonic Lodge No. 705 and First Baptist
Church of Farmers Branch; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinslow was the proud father of five children,
Kerry, Stephen, Dean, Jeff, and Suzette, and he was further blessed
with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Roy Kinslow lived a full and generous life devoted
to his family, his profession, and his community, and he leaves
behind a legacy of service that his loved ones can remember with
pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roy Hayden Kinslow
and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy
Kinslow.