SR663 - In memory of Gary Daniel Penkilo of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 663       In Memory   of   Gary Penkilo            WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close   with the passing of Gary Daniel Penkilo of Tyler on March 30,   2025, at the age of 57; and          WHEREAS, The son of Daniel and Mary Penkilo, Gary Penkilo   was born in Parkville, Maryland, on July 7, 1967, and in 1978, he   moved with his family to Kerrville; following his graduation from   Tivy High School, he earned a bachelor of business administration   degree at The University of Texas at Austin in 1990; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Penkilo embarked on a 28-year career with the   Henry and Peters accounting firm in 1996; he became a certified   public accountant two years later, and in 2004, he was named a   partner at the firm; highly respected, he earned a reputation for   his calm counsel, and he cultivated lasting friendships with many   of his clients; civically engaged, he was active in the Tyler   Area Chamber of Commerce Contact Club, Order of the Rose, and   Leadership Tyler Class XV, and he served as treasurer for the   American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Gala; moreover, he was   also involved in such organizations as Champions for Children;   and          WHEREAS, In February 2002, Mr. Penkilo met the love of his   life, the former Monica Phillips, and they wed on May 31, 2003;   the couple shared more than two decades together, and they became   the proud parents of two daughters, Ava and Anna; Mr. Penkilo   attended Green Acres Baptist Church, where he and his wife served   in the children's ministry; he cherished time spent with his   family on trips to Pebble Beach, California, as well as to New   York City and WaterColor, Florida; he closely followed all UT   Longhorn sports, especially football, and he was an avid golfer;   and          WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend,   Gary Penkilo modeled a life of faith, integrity, and   perseverance, and he will forever remain a vibrant presence for   those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gary Daniel   Penkilo and extend deepest condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Monica Phillips Penkilo; to his daughters,   Ava Hope Penkilo and Anna Grace Penkilo; to his sister, Jeannine   Luenser; to his brother-in-law, Chris Phillips, and his wife,   Lindsay; to his nephews and nieces, Kenneth Luenser and his wife,   Lilly, Steven and Matthew Luenser, and Hailey, Caden, and Hannah   Phillips; to his great-niece, Poppy; 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 Gary Penkilo.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate