TITLE: In memory of Erby Glenn Eikner of Tyler.

SUMMARY: In memory of Erby Glenn Eikner of Tyler.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Erby Glenn Eikner of Tyler, who passed away on October 28, 2022, at the age of 73; and WHEREAS, A native of Tyler, Erby Eikner was born on October 14, 1949, to Erby and Brownie Gertrude Eikner; he graduated from John Tyler High School and attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he received his bachelor of business administration degree; he went on to enjoy a rewarding career as business manager of Maddox Air Conditioning and retired after 32 years of service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Eikner gave back to his community through his active involvement in the Tyler-Rose City Kiwanis Club; as a member of the Kiwanis, he held many roles at the local, division, district, and international levels of the organization; he also served as president of the board of directors at Camp Tyler, an outdoor learning program for youth, and volunteered his time at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church's food pantry; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Eikner enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Francine, their two children, Stephanie and Matthew, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Erby Eikner led a rich and purposeful life centered around his family and his community, and he will forever be remembered with great admiration and affection by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Erby Glenn Eikner and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Francine Eikner; to his daughter, Stephanie Lassanske, and her husband, Tom; to his son, Matthew Eikner, and his wife, Tammy; to his brother, Conny Eikner, and his wife, Mary; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and friends; 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 Erby Eikner.