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1-SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 216
2- In Memory
3- of
4- Karl McElhaney
1+By: Blanco S.R. No. 216
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6+ SENATE RESOLUTION
57 WHEREAS, The passing of Karl McElhaney has brought a
68 tremendous loss to his family, colleagues, and friends; and
79 WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. McElhaney enjoyed
810 a rewarding career with El Paso County, and he contributed
911 immeasurably to the El Paso Chamber; he worked tirelessly to
1012 serve the people of New Mexico and Texas through partnerships
1113 with elected officials at the federal and county levels, and he
1214 advocated for improvements to infrastructure in rural
1315 communities; he also helped to craft policies and manage
1416 congressional district work and committee assignments; his
1517 integrity, skilled mentorship, and steadfast commitment to
1618 excellence earned him the respect and admiration of all who knew
1719 him; and
1820 WHEREAS, Mr. McElhaney further gave back to his community
1921 through volunteer efforts such as fostering, rescuing, and
2022 transporting dogs and cats for adoption programs; above all else,
2123 he treasured time spent with his family, which included his three
2224 siblings, Liz, Jerry, and Jeffrey, and his son, Jacob; and
2325 WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Karl
2426 McElhaney leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose
2527 lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold
2628 a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
27- RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
28- Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Karl McElhaney
29- and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and many friends;
30- and, be it further
29+ RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
30+ hereby pay tribute to the memory of Karl McElhaney and extend
31+ sincere condolences to his relatives and many friends; and, be it
32+ further
3133 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3234 prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
3335 this day, it do so in memory of Karl McElhaney.
34- Blanco
35- ________________________________
36- President of the Senate
37- I hereby certify that the
38- above Resolution was adopted by
39- the Senate on March 5, 2025, by a
40- rising vote.
41- ________________________________
42- Secretary of the Senate
43- ________________________________
44- Member, Texas Senate