89R5731 AMB-D
By: Paxton, Hughes S.R. No. 167
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Kenneth Wayne Garner of Plano, who passed away on May 7, 2024, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth Wayne Garner and Dean Wade, Ken
Garner was born on December 5, 1942, in Brownsville; he grew up in
and around Abilene and later moved to the Dallas area; and
WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career, Mr. Garner
worked as an engineer at LTV/E-Systems, and he started his own
business, Kentronix Communications, in 1973; he eventually retired
from E-Systems in 2007; and
WHEREAS, A Shriner and 32nd degree Mason, Mr. Garner also
volunteered with the Pontiac Club and at the Highland Springs
senior living community; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed a variety
of hobbies, including hot rod racing, trap and skeet shooting, and
operating ham radios; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Garner drew strength from
the rewarding marriage he shared with his wife, Myra Amerland
Garner, and he took great pride in his children, Michelle, Christy,
and Don, as well as his seven grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Ken Garner is deeply missed, those who were
privileged to share in his love and friendship will always remember
him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Wayne Garner and extend
heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends; 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 Garner.