SR282 - In memory of Kenneth William Threlkeld of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 282       In Memory   of   Kenneth Threlkeld            WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with   the passing of Kenneth William Threlkeld of Tyler on May 23,   2024, at the age of 88; and            WHEREAS, Ken Threlkeld was born in Ladonia on July 4, 1935,   to Louise and Quincy Threlkeld; he grew up with a sister, Sue, in   Muddig, where he walked across his father's cotton and cattle   farm to attend school with 15 classmates; after serving in the   U.S. Army, he earned a bachelor's degree in business at East   Texas State College under the GI Bill; he later was honored as a   distinguished alumnus of the school, which today is known as East   Texas A&M University; and            WHEREAS, In the early 1960s, Mr. Threlkeld worked as an   accountant for the Ideal Baking Company in Tyler and as an   accountant and auditor with Squyres, Johnson, Squyres; he began   his insurance career with State Farm in 1964; the following year,   he joined the Clyde-Prestidge Insurance Agency, and he   eventually became its owner; in 1982, he established Threlkeld &   Company Insurance, which today is owned by his son; he was a   respected leader who mentored many young professionals, and in   2006, he was the inaugural recipient of the Paige Eiland   Political Action Award in recognition of his impactful efforts in   behalf of independent insurance agents; and            WHEREAS, Committed to giving back to his community,   Mr. Threlkeld held leadership roles with a number of area   organizations, and he was honored with the Breath of Life Award   from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Build East Texas   Award of Excellence; actively involved in cattle ranching and   farming, he lent his support to the Texas Agricultural Lifetime   Leadership program, and he garnered the Bill and Mary Clements   Memorial Award for Outstanding Leadership in Agriculture; and            WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Threlkeld cherished time spent   with his loved ones, and he took great pride in his three   children, Lori, Mandy, and Todd, and his six grandchildren; and            WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his   community, Ken Threlkeld earned the lasting respect and   admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now,   therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth William   Threlkeld and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his   family: to his children, Lori Knight and her husband, Scott,   Mandy Lohner and her husband, Mike, and Todd Threlkeld; to his   grandchildren, Brandon Threlkeld, Grace, Ken, and Will Knight,   and Michael and Maggie Lohner; to the mother of his children,   Cheryl Threlkeld; 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 Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Ken Threlkeld.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 18, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate