H.R. No. 901
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life of honorable service drew to a close with the
passing of retired Karnes County constable Dennis Ray Fenner on May
16, 2022, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, The son of Elroy and Ardanella Fenner, Dennis Fenner
was born in Kenedy on December 13, 1949, and he grew up with the
companionship of two brothers, Pat and Roy; he graduated from
Kenedy High School in 1968, and he received a bachelor's degree in
criminal justice from Central Texas College in Killeen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fenner enjoyed a rewarding career in law
enforcement that spanned nearly five decades beginning in 1972,
when he joined the Karnes County Sheriff's Department as a reserve
officer; answering his nation's call to duty, he went on to serve in
the U.S. Army as a military police officer and investigator, and he
later became an agent in the army's Criminal Investigation
Division; he subsequently worked as chief deputy with the Karnes
County Sheriff's Department before serving as chief of the Kenedy
Police Department for 12 years; he subsequently took on the role of
Karnes County constable for Precinct No. 1, and he retired on
December 31, 2021, after two decades in that office; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fenner benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Linda, with whom he shared nearly 53
years, and he took great pride in their son, Kevin; with the passage
of time, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family a
grandson, Chase, and two granddaughters, Autumn and Chelsie; a man
of deep faith, he was a lifelong member of the Good Shepherd
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenedy; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and an exemplary public
servant, Dennis Fenner made a meaningful difference in the lives of
his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions
will be remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dennis Ray Fenner
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Linda Green Fenner; to his son, Kevin Fenner, and his wife,
Debbie; to his brothers, Pat Glen Fenner and his wife, Mariann, and
Roy Lee Fenner; to his grandchildren, Chase, Autumn, and Chelsie
Fenner; 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 Dennis
Fenner.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 901 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 14, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House