SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167
In Memory
of
Kenneth Garner
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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
Paxton, Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 26, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate