TITLE: In memory of Larry Huber Senkel of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Larry Huber Senkel of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Larry Huber Senkel of Houston on March 28, 2016, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, The son of Woodrow Ernst Senkel and Beatrice Adele Huber Senkel, Larry Senkel was born in Dallas on April 22, 1947; after graduating from Monterey High School in Lubbock, he earned a business degree at Texas Tech University, where he was the president of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity; and WHEREAS, Mr. Senkel began his career with Continental Insurance in Dallas; when he relocated to Houston in the early 1970s, he continued his rise to prominence as a leader in the insurance industry, eventually becoming one of the top surety bond brokers in the nation in his role as senior vice president for the Surety and Risk Group at Willis Towers Watson; and WHEREAS, A man of profound religious faith, Mr. Senkel met his future wife, Carol Lewis, at a Bible study meeting at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church; the couple were joined in matrimony on July 20, 1980, and they shared a loving marriage that spanned more than 35 years; Mr. Senkel was the proud father of two children, Natalie and Nicholas, and later in life, he was blessed with three grandchildren, Anna, Lauren, and Woodrow; and WHEREAS, In his spare time, Mr. Senkel enjoyed waterskiing and traveling, and he was active in his community, working the barbecue pit at the Greek Festival and serving on the International Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Larry Senkel will long remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth, his generosity, and his infectious smile, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry Huber Senkel and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Larry Senkel. Coleman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1967 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 12, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House