The Texas Senate has passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pastor Dr. Kenneth Eugene Carter Jr., who passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in San Antonio on February 18, 1935, Pastor Carter had a rich life marked by meaningful service, beginning with his education at the Rice Institute and his military service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He felt a calling to the ministry and transitioned from a successful career at Ford Motor Company to pursue theological studies, eventually becoming a pastor at several churches, including Wheatland United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Carrollton, where he significantly increased church membership and community engagement.

The resolution expresses deep sympathy to Pastor Carter's family, including his wife Mary Alice, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It acknowledges the profound impact he had on his community and the legacy he leaves behind, emphasizing the sadness felt by those who knew him. The Senate also plans to prepare an official copy of the resolution for his family and will adjourn in his memory.