H.R. No. 5

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	passing of Kenneth Dewayne Phillips of Dallas on September 26,
	2023, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Kenneth Phillips was born in Lansing, Michigan, on
	February 7, 1944, to William and Edna Phillips; he attended Lansing
	Eastern High School, where he met his future wife; answering his
	nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Air Force, and he went on
	to earn a degree from the University of Alaska while stationed at
	Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage; and
	WHEREAS, Following his discharge, Mr. Phillips returned to
	Michigan in 1970 and took a job at a feed company; he later embarked
	on a career in medical sales and was hired by Ethicon; in 1976, he
	was offered the opportunity to open a territory for DePuy Synthes in
	Southern California, where he would reside for the next two
	decades; after leaving California, he lived in several places,
	including Michigan, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, before
	settling in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips was a devoted father to his three
	children, Tanya, Todd, and Heidi, whom he supported in all of their
	endeavors; with the passing years, his treasured family grew to
	include six grandchildren, Maddie, Max, Duncan, Ava, Ben, and Ruby;
	his life was further enriched by the wide circle of friends that he
	made during his many adventures; and
	WHEREAS, While the passing of Kenneth Phillips brings great
	sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
	be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Kenneth Dewayne Phillips and extend heartfelt condolences to the
	members of his family: to his children, Tanya Phillips, Kenneth
	Todd Phillips and his wife, Stephanie, and Heidi Carvalho and her
	husband, Matt; to his grandchildren, Maddie, Max, and Duncan
	Carvalho and Ava, Ben, and Ruby Phillips; 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 Kenneth
	Phillips.
	Meyer
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 5 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House