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SR629 • 2025
In memory of Joshua Daniel King.
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In memory of Joshua Daniel King.
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In memory of Joshua Daniel King.
89(R) SR 629 - Enrolled version - Bill Text SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 629 In Memory of Joshua King WHEREAS, The family and friends of Joshua Daniel King of Weatherford suffered an immeasurable loss with his passing on April 5, 2025, at the age of 37; and WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on December 29, 1987, Josh King was the son of Phil and Terry King, and he grew up in Weatherford with the companionship of five sisters, Kristy, Sarah, Hannah, Mary, and Leah; after graduating from Trinity Christian Academy, he attended Dallas Baptist University, where he played tennis and earned a bachelor's degree in business; he later received an MBA; and WHEREAS, Mr. King enjoyed a successful career in business; he became a partner at Steergate Payment Solutions and also held positions at Call Box and as a professional tennis coach with Four Seasons Hotels; he helped build the company Select Mat, and over the years, he served as its CEO and executive vice president; and WHEREAS, An immensely proud family man, Mr. King married the love of his life, the former Sarah Renfro, in 2020, and the couple were blessed with a daughter, Katelyn; and WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. King was sustained by a deep and abiding faith, and he won the affection of all who knew him with his authenticity, optimism, and integrity; his family was deeply encouraged by his unwavering faith during his heroic battle with brain cancer, and he often reminded them that "God is not failing us. He is fulfilling His promises to us"; Mr. King further expressed his strong spiritual beliefs through his participation in the Cultivate men's Bible study group; in his leisure time, he took pleasure in fishing, pickleball, rooting for the Texas Rangers, and playing with his 17 nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his faith, Josh King made a meaningful difference in countless lives, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joshua Daniel King and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Sarah King; to his daughter, Katelyn King; to his parents, State Senator Phil King and Terry King; to his grandmother, Barbara King; to his sisters, Kristy Moseley and her husband, Ric, Sarah Holt and her husband, Jacob, Hannah Jones and her husband, Daniel, Mary Haye and her husband, Austin, and Leah King; and to his other relatives and many 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 Josh King. Hughes Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton Bettencourt Hall Miles Birdwell Hancock Nichols Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton Cook Huffman Perry Creighton Johnson Schwertner Eckhardt King Sparks Flores Kolkhorst West Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 2, 2025, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate