87S11015 JGH-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 29
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Kenneth Russell, a dedicated and well-respected
employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed
away on December 2, 2020, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Russell joined the TDCJ at the age of 74 as a
maintenance supervisor at the Smith Unit in Lamesa; he was a loving
husband to his wife of 50 years, Patricia, and the proud father of
six children, Jeff, Kerry, Steven, John, Sandy, and Allen; working
well into his 80s, he outperformed many younger employees, and his
enthusiasm and diligence endeared him to the facility's staff and
its inmates; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Russell faithfully and ably performed his
duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Kenneth Russell and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends,
and colleagues; 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 Kenneth
Russell.