SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254
In Memory
of
Kenda King
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Kenda Ruth King of
Bullard were deeply saddened by her passing on January 25, 2025,
at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Born in Jacksonville on October 24, 1964, Kenda
King was the daughter of Linda and Kenneth King, and she grew up
with the companionship of her sister, Kelly; after graduating
from Bullard High School, she attended Tyler Junior College and
The University of Texas at Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Ms. King worked as a licensed vocational nurse
for a time before finding her true calling as a cattle truck
driver; a lifelong cowgirl, she delighted in working with cattle
and traveling the open road; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for her warm and generous nature, vibrant
spirit, and joyous zest for life, Kenda King brightened the world
for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenda Ruth King
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to
her parents, Linda and Kenneth King; to her sister, Kelly King,
and her husband, David Faust; to her nephews, Curtis Dean and
Alex Dean and his wife, Nikki; to her great-niece, Audrey Claire;
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Kenda King.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate