H.R. No. 285
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Kenneth James Hayes of Cross Roads on November 6, 2018,
at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Ken Hayes was born to Olene Thomas and Kermitt Hayes
on August 9, 1958, in Dallas; a graduate of Henderson County Junior
College, he spent his early career working for the Texas Utilities
Mining Company in Fairfield, and he went on to find further success
building houses for Hayes & Company Custom Homes; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Hayes worked to improve
the lives of Henderson County residents through his role as the
commissioner for Precinct 1, and he also served as a member of the
National Soil and Water Conservation Board and as president of the
Post Oak Cemetery Association; moreover, he was a valued congregant
of First Baptist Church in Malakoff; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hayes shared a rewarding family life with his
wife, Joyce, and his children, Kristi, Josh, Jenni, and Katie, and
he took great pride in his 10 grandchildren, Megan, Allie, Kyler,
Paige, Kinleigh, Loden, Lukas, Seth, Ady, and Jace; in his leisure
time, he enjoyed ranching and trail riding with his friends; and
WHEREAS, Ken Hayes was a devoted family man and a significant
asset to his community, and his commitment to his loved ones and to
his fellow citizens will be remembered and admired for years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth James Hayes
and extend sincere sympathy to his family and friends; 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 Ken Hayes.
Bell of Kaufman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 285 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House