88R13640 JRI-D
By: Oliverson H.R. No. 478
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a respected educator and softball coach
drew to a close with the passing of Randall Lynn Kight of Cypress on
February 12, 2023, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1948, Randy Kight was the oldest son of James
and Betty Kight; he attended high school in Beaumont and went on to
graduate from the University of Houston, where he studied
journalism and played basketball; and
WHEREAS, After earning his master's degree, Mr. Kight
embarked on a rewarding career as a teacher and coach that spanned
more than 45 years; he worked at Webster Elementary, Spring High
School, and Westfield High School, where he served as head coach of
the boys' varsity basketball team, before joining the faculty at
Cypress Creek High School; there, he took the helm of the girls'
varsity softball team, and over the course of his outstanding
tenure, he recorded 400 wins as head coach and guided the Cougars to
numerous district titles; in 2021, he retired after three decades
at the school; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kight benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Kathy Fling, with whom he shared a
fulfilling union that spanned 32 years; he took great pride in their
five children, Lisa, Kevin, Lyndsey, Lori, and Kristi, and with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include several beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Randy Kight
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness,
strength of character, and delightful sense of humor, and he leaves
behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held
him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Randall Lynn Kight
and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Kathy Fling; to his children, Lisa Holub, Kevin Ward, Lyndsey
Barfield, Lori Day, and Kristi Godfrey; to his grandchildren; to
his siblings, Tami Williams-Sevier, Debbie McNeely, and Larry
Kight; and 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 Randy
Kight.