TITLE: In memory of Kenneth Wayne Garner of Plano.

SUMMARY: In memory of Kenneth Wayne Garner of Plano.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Kenneth Wayne Garner of Plano, who passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth Wayne Garner and Dean Wade, Ken Garner was born on December 5, 1942, in Brownsville; he grew up in and around Abilene and later moved to the Dallas area; and WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career, Mr. Garner worked as an engineer at LTV/E-Systems, and he started his own business, Kentronix Communications, in 1973; he eventually retired from E-Systems in 2007; and WHEREAS, A Shriner and 32nd degree Mason, Mr. Garner also volunteered with the Pontiac Club and at the Highland Springs senior living community; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including hot rod racing, trap and skeet shooting, and operating ham radios; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Garner drew strength from the rewarding marriage he shared with his wife, Myra Amerland Garner, and he took great pride in his children, Michelle, Christy, and Don, as well as his seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although Ken Garner is deeply missed, those who were privileged to share in his love and friendship will always remember him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Wayne Garner and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Ken Garner. Paxton, Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2025.