HR421 - In memory of Kenneth Lee Chapman of Eastland County.

      H.R. No. 421       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Kenneth Lee Chapman of   Eastland County were deeply saddened by his passing on January 26,   2025, at the age of 69; and          WHEREAS, The son of Travis and Nancy Chapman, Ken Chapman was   born on February 22, 1955, and he grew up on a farm in Callahan   County with the companionship of his sister, Brenda, and two   brothers, Terry and Larry; he worked at Fink's Mobil in Cisco and at   Perkin's Implement while attending high school in Putnam; and          WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Chapman established Ken's Motorcycle   Shop in Eastland; in 1990, he founded Grandpaw's Tool Shed Rental   with his father, and he later started Grandpaw's Outhouse; active   in his community, he was involved with the Jaycees and the Lion's   Club for decades, and he served on the board of the Eastland County   Water Supply District for 22 years; his favorite leisure activities   included water skiing, snow skiing, motorcycle riding, and scuba   diving; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Chapman enjoyed the love   and support of his wife, Delores, with whom he shared a rewarding   marriage that spanned more than five decades; he took great pride in   his daughters, Heather and Phylicia, and with the passing years, he   had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include two   grandsons, Bryson and Hudson; and          WHEREAS, Although Ken Chapman is greatly missed, he has left   his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he will   forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Lee Chapman   and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his   wife, Delores Chapman; to his daughters, Heather Chapman and her   husband, Corey, and Phylicia Chapman and her husband, Brandon; to   his grandsons, Bryson Monroe Webb and Hudson Kenneth Lane; to his   brothers, Terry and Larry Chapman; and to his 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 House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ken   Chapman.     Spiller     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 421 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 13, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House