89R21312 CW-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 759
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed educator and wildlife
researcher drew to a close with the passing of Dr. William Peter
Kuvlesky Jr. of Kingsville on March 8, 2025, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, The son of William and Eileen Kuvlesky, Bill
Kuvlesky was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, on April 11, 1957,
and he grew up in College Station with four siblings, Mike, Lisa,
Faith, and Andy; a graduate of A&M Consolidated High School, he
earned bachelor's and doctoral degrees in wildlife and fisheries
sciences from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in
wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; after
completing his studies in 1990, he worked as a wildlife ecologist
for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and then as a wildlife
biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Buenos Aires
National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, he joined the faculty of Texas A&M
University-Kingsville as an assistant professor and research
scientist for the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and
the Department of Animal and Wildlife Sciences, and he was later
promoted to associate professor; in 2006, he concurrently assumed
the role of interim assistant dean for the Dick and Mary Lewis
Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources before being
permanently appointed the following year; his tenure at the
university spanned more than a quarter century, and he
distinguished himself through his avian ecology research, his
authorship of research articles and books, and his mentorship of
countless students; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Kuvlesky enjoyed the love
and support of his wife of nearly 25 years, Vanessa, and his
daughter, Catelyn; he was known for his selflessness and sense of
humor, and he was passionate about animals; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Bill Kuvlesky brings great
sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. William Peter
Kuvlesky Jr. and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Vanessa Kuvlesky; to his daughter, Catelyn
Fritz, and her husband, Landon; to his mother, Eileen Kuvlesky; to
his siblings, Lisa Bradway and her husband, Leon, Faith McConnell
and her husband, Pat, and Andy Kuvlesky and his wife, Karen; to his
sister-in-law, Jennifer Kuvlesky; and to his many 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 Bill
Kuvlesky.