TITLE: In memory of Kenneth Ponder of Hallsville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Kenneth Ponder of Hallsville.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Kenneth Ponder of Hallsville, who died on June 17, 2017, at the age of 51; and WHEREAS, Kenny Ponder was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 31, 1965, to Gene and Patsy Ponder; raised in Texas, he graduated from Marshall High School in 1984, and he went on to earn an associate degree in manufacturing technology from North Carolina State University; and WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony to Kim Wright Ponder, Mr. Ponder was the proud father of three sons, Blake, Gene, and Pierce; later in life, he was blessed with a granddaughter, Presleigh; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ponder worked his way up through the kitchen cabinetry business, and in 2008 he joined his father's new company, Master WoodCraft Cabinetry, where he rose to executive vice president of manufacturing; and WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Ponder delighted in the time he spent outdoors, ranching and hunting; he was a lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited and an active supporter of the Wounded Warriors project; moreover, he was a valued congregant of First United Methodist Church of Marshall; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a hardworking professional, and a keen outdoorsman, Kenny Ponder enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenneth Ponder and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Kenneth Ponder. Paddie Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 514 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House