H.R. No. 111
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Cedar Hill lost an admired civic leader
with the passing of Monica M. Kenney on November 18, 2023, at the
age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Born in Marshall on November 29, 1969, to Jiles
Kenney Jr. and Laverne Kenney, Monica Kenney grew up with the
companionship of a younger sister, Vanessa; she graduated with
honors from Skyline High School in Dallas before attending Cedar
Valley College; her career in banking included work at Chase Bank
and Frost Bank, where she rose to the position of senior vice
president of commercial lending; as one of the most prominent
African American women in her field in the Dallas/Fort Worth
Metroplex, she was often invited to share her knowledge and
expertise through speaking engagements and participation on
panels; and
WHEREAS, Actively involved in her community, Ms. Kenney
generously contributed to organizations such as the Best Southwest
Partnership, Leadership Southwest, and several local chambers of
commerce; she was a firm believer in the importance of education,
which led to her serving the Cedar Hill Independent School District
Education Foundation as president, as vice president of
development, and in other roles; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Ms. Kenney was devoted to her three
children, Rhyan, Christian, and Courtney, who were the light of her
life; she also cherished her nieces, nephews, and extended family,
and she always went above and beyond to help her loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Although Monica Kenney is deeply missed, she will
forever be remembered with admiration and affection by her
treasured family and by the numerous other individuals whose lives
she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Monica M. Kenney and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
her family: to her children, Rhyan Taylor, Christian Taylor, and
Courtney Kenney; to her mother, Laverne Kenney; to her sister,
Vanessa Kenney, and her partner, Brianne; to her nephew/son, Justin
Jerome Kenney; to her niece, Brianna Kenney; to her great-nephews,
Amir Kenney, Acarion Kenney, and Justin Jerome Kenney Jr.; to her
great-niece, Hailey LaCount; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Monica
Kenney.
Davis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 111 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on December 5, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House