Senate Resolution No. 167 honors the life and memory of Kenneth Wayne Garner, who passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on December 5, 1942, in Brownsville, Texas, Ken Garner had a successful career as an engineer at LTV/E-Systems and founded his own business, Kentronix Communications, in 1973, retiring in 2007. He was actively involved in his community as a Shriner, a 32nd degree Mason, and a volunteer at the Pontiac Club and Highland Springs senior living community. Ken enjoyed various hobbies, including hot rod racing and trap shooting, and cherished his family, including his wife Myra, their three children, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to Ken Garner's family and friends, acknowledging the impact he had on those around him. It emphasizes the admiration and affection that will continue to be felt by those who knew him. The Texas Senate officially adopted the resolution on February 26, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for his family, concluding with the Senate adjourning in his memory.