SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70
In Memory
of
Joe Edward McKnight
WHEREAS, Residents of Marion County lost a dedicated
public servant with the passing of County Commissioner Joe Edward
McKnight of Jefferson on January 31, 2021, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, The son of J. C. "Sonny" McKnight and Lawana Gayle
Russell McKnight, Joe McKnight was born on April 26, 1958, in
Marshall, and he grew up with the companionship of two brothers,
Charles and David; in 1974, he began a career in the oil industry
that spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McKnight was elected as Marion County
commissioner for Precinct 2 in 2011, and he served with
distinction in that office until the time of his passing; during
his tenure, he helped implement numerous initiatives, including
a major renovation project to update the Marion County
courthouse; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. McKnight served with
the Smithland Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years; in
addition, he was a member of the Jefferson Masonic Lodge #38 and
the Jim's Bayou Masonic Lodge #491 A.F. & A.M.; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McKnight benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Kim, with whom he shared a
rewarding marriage of more than four decades, and he took great
pride in his two children, Wendy and Russell, and in his five
grandchildren, Peyton, Trenton, Presley, Lila, and Heath; in his
leisure time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Joe McKnight gave freely of his time and expertise
to better his community, and he leaves behind a record of service
that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Marion County
Commissioner Joe Edward McKnight and extend sincere 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Joe Edward McKnight.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate