H.R. No. 529
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Kenneth Lee Haedge of Killeen on February 11, 2023, at
the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, A third-generation Texan, Kenneth Haedge was born in
the Willow Springs community near Killeen on July 15, 1939, to Joe
Adolph and Edna Earl Haedge, and he grew up with the companionship
of three sisters, Sharon, Joetta, and Lanelle; he attended Lampasas
High School, where he was involved with the FFA; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation in 1957, Mr. Haedge was
employed by the U.S. Civil Service Commission as a directorate of
engineering and housing, and he would eventually retire as chief of
the Supply Operation Section after 29 years of dedicated service;
alongside his professional career, he spent many years raising
cattle on the Fort Hood range, using the grazing rights gained by
his family after their displacement in the 1940s; he kept cattle,
sheep, and goats on his own ranchland as well; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Haedge served as a
member of the Central Texas Cattlemen's Association, and he was
named one of the Bell County Ring of Honor Ranchers in 2013; he was
also a founding member of LifeWay Fellowship in Killeen; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Haedge enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Marjory Ann Fraunhofer, with
whom he shared 58 years; his beloved dog, Calvin Earl Haedge, was a
constant companion; and
WHEREAS, Although Kenneth Haedge is deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of wonderful memories, and
he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Lee Haedge and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Marge Haedge; to his sister, Sharon Erwin, and her husband,
Robert; to his brother-in-law, Harold Fraunhofer, and his wife,
Joyce; to his nephews, Brad Butts, Alan Erwin, Mark Frank, and Peter
and Steven Fraunhofer; to his nieces, Amy Erwin Aldridge, Janine
Rothman, Cindy Rum, Marianne Seider, and Lisa Dawn Singleton; and
to his other relatives 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 Kenneth
Haedge.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 529 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House