Bill Text: TX SR487 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Kenneth David Clark.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-27 - Reported enrolled [SR487 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR487-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Ken Clark | ||
| WHEREAS, The life of a dedicated public servant drew to a | ||
| close with the passing of Galveston County Commissioner Kenneth | ||
| David Clark of Algoa on May 8, 2022, at the age of 58; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Ken Clark was | ||
| born to Dennis and Darlene Clark on May 21, 1963, and he grew up | ||
| with the companionship of three brothers, Kevin, Mike, and Mark; | ||
| after graduating from Random Lake High School, he earned an | ||
| associate's degree in applied science from San Jacinto College; | ||
| he went on to establish a desktop publishing and advertising | ||
| company; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Clark served as a member of the board of | ||
| Municipal Utility District No. 6, and he worked as an aide to | ||
| former U.S. Representative Steve Stockman before joining the | ||
| State Republican Executive Committee; in 1998, he was elected to | ||
| the Galveston County Commissioners Court, and he ably | ||
| represented Precinct 4 for nearly two and a half decades; he was a | ||
| tireless advocate for improving infrastructure and lowering | ||
| taxes, and under his guidance, the county received a AAA bond | ||
| rating; widely respected by his peers, he was also a caring | ||
| mentor to other public officials; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to his work as county commissioner, | ||
| Mr. Clark served on the Houston-Galveston Area Council board of | ||
| directors for more than a decade, most recently as chair of the | ||
| Transportation Policy Council; he further distinguished himself | ||
| as a longtime member of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties | ||
| Policy Committee and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership | ||
| Political Protocol Committee, and he was active in the National | ||
| Rifle Association; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Clark | ||
| benefited from the love and support of his wife, Sherry, with | ||
| whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned 34 years; he | ||
| took great pride in their seven children, Sarah, Charity, Israel, | ||
| Hannah, Samuel, Rebekah, and Faith, and four grandchildren, | ||
| Joseph, Alexis, Gunnar, and Paisley; during his leisure hours, he | ||
| enjoyed traveling with his family, cheering on the Houston Astros | ||
| and Green Bay Packers, and watching Ultimate Fighting | ||
| Championship bouts; moreover, he raised horses and livestock, | ||
| and he was involved with The Longhorn Project, 4-H, and the | ||
| Galveston County Fair & Rodeo; an avid horticulturalist, he was | ||
| also a member of the Galveston County Master Gardener | ||
| Association; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ken Clark made a lasting, positive difference in | ||
| his community through his many civic and professional | ||
| contributions, and he will forever be remembered with great | ||
| admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenneth David | ||
| Clark and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his | ||
| passing; 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 Clark. | ||
| Middleton, Creighton | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
