In memory of Dr. William Peter Kuvlesky Jr. of Kingsville.

89(R) HR 759 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 759

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed educator and wildlife

researcher drew to a close with the passing of Dr. William Peter

Kuvlesky Jr. of Kingsville on March 8, 2025, at the age of 67; and

WHEREAS, The son of William and Eileen Kuvlesky, Bill

Kuvlesky was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, on April 11, 1957,

and he grew up in College Station with four siblings, Mike, Lisa,

Faith, and Andy; a graduate of A&M Consolidated High School, he

earned bachelor's and doctoral degrees in wildlife and fisheries

sciences from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in

wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; after

completing his studies in 1990, he worked as a wildlife ecologist

for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and then as a wildlife

biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Buenos Aires

National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona; and

WHEREAS, In 1999, he joined the faculty of Texas A&M

University-Kingsville as an assistant professor and research

scientist for the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and

the Department of Animal and Wildlife Sciences, and he was later

promoted to associate professor; in 2006, he concurrently assumed

the role of interim assistant dean for the Dick and Mary Lewis

Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources before being

permanently appointed the following year; his tenure at the

university spanned more than a quarter century, and he

distinguished himself through his avian ecology research, his

authorship of research articles and books, and his mentorship of

countless students; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Kuvlesky enjoyed the love

and support of his wife of nearly 25 years, Vanessa, and his

daughter, Catelyn; he was known for his selflessness and sense of

humor, and he was passionate about animals; and

WHEREAS, While the passing of Bill Kuvlesky brings great

sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long

be treasured by all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. William Peter

Kuvlesky Jr. and extend deepest condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Vanessa Kuvlesky; to his daughter, Catelyn

Fritz, and her husband, Landon; to his mother, Eileen Kuvlesky; to

his siblings, Lisa Bradway and her husband, Leon, Faith McConnell

and her husband, Pat, and Andy Kuvlesky and his wife, Karen; to his

sister-in-law, Jennifer Kuvlesky; and to his many 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 Bill

Kuvlesky.

Guillen

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 759 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House