88R1719 TBO-D
By: Middleton, Creighton S.R. No. 487
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a dedicated public servant drew to a
close with the passing of Galveston County Commissioner Kenneth
David Clark of Algoa on May 8, 2022, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Ken Clark was born
to Dennis and Darlene Clark on May 21, 1963, and he grew up with the
companionship of three brothers, Kevin, Mike, and Mark; after
graduating from Random Lake High School, he earned an associate's
degree in applied science from San Jacinto College; he went on to
establish a desktop publishing and advertising company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark served as a member of the board of
Municipal Utility District No. 6, and he worked as an aide to former
U.S. Representative Steve Stockman before joining the State
Republican Executive Committee; in 1998, he was elected to the
Galveston County Commissioners Court, and he ably represented
Precinct 4 for nearly two and a half decades; he was a tireless
advocate for improving infrastructure and lowering taxes, and under
his guidance, the county received a AAA bond rating; widely
respected by his peers, he was also a caring mentor to other public
officials; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work as county commissioner,
Mr. Clark served on the Houston-Galveston Area Council board of
directors for more than a decade, most recently as chair of the
Transportation Policy Council; he further distinguished himself as
a longtime member of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties Policy
Committee and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Political
Protocol Committee, and he was active in the National Rifle
Association; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Clark benefited
from the love and support of his wife, Sherry, with whom he shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned 34 years; he took great pride in
their seven children, Sarah, Charity, Israel, Hannah, Samuel,
Rebekah, and Faith, and four grandchildren, Joseph, Alexis, Gunnar,
and Paisley; during his leisure hours, he enjoyed traveling with
his family, cheering on the Houston Astros and Green Bay Packers,
and watching Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts; moreover, he
raised horses and livestock, and he was involved with The Longhorn
Project, 4-H, and the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo; an avid
horticulturalist, he was also a member of the Galveston County
Master Gardener Association; and
WHEREAS, Ken Clark made a lasting, positive difference in his
community through his many civic and professional contributions,
and he will forever be remembered with great admiration and
affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenneth David Clark and extend
heartfelt condolences 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 Ken Clark.