In memory of Gary Daniel Penkilo.

89(R) SR 663 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 663

In Memory

of

Gary Penkilo

WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close

with the passing of Gary Daniel Penkilo of Tyler on March 30,

2025, at the age of 57; and

WHEREAS, The son of Daniel and Mary Penkilo, Gary Penkilo

was born in Parkville, Maryland, on July 7, 1967, and in 1978, he

moved with his family to Kerrville; following his graduation from

Tivy High School, he earned a bachelor of business administration

degree at The University of Texas at Austin in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Penkilo embarked on a 28-year career with the

Henry and Peters accounting firm in 1996; he became a certified

public accountant two years later, and in 2004, he was named a

partner at the firm; highly respected, he earned a reputation for

his calm counsel, and he cultivated lasting friendships with many

of his clients; civically engaged, he was active in the Tyler

Area Chamber of Commerce Contact Club, Order of the Rose, and

Leadership Tyler Class XV, and he served as treasurer for the

American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Gala; moreover, he was

also involved in such organizations as Champions for Children;

and

WHEREAS, In February 2002, Mr. Penkilo met the love of his

life, the former Monica Phillips, and they wed on May 31, 2003;

the couple shared more than two decades together, and they became

the proud parents of two daughters, Ava and Anna; Mr. Penkilo

attended Green Acres Baptist Church, where he and his wife served

in the children's ministry; he cherished time spent with his

family on trips to Pebble Beach, California, as well as to New

York City and WaterColor, Florida; he closely followed all UT

Longhorn sports, especially football, and he was an avid golfer;

and

WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend,

Gary Penkilo modeled a life of faith, integrity, and

perseverance, and he will forever remain a vibrant presence for

those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gary Daniel

Penkilo and extend deepest condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Monica Phillips Penkilo; to his daughters,

Ava Hope Penkilo and Anna Grace Penkilo; to his sister, Jeannine

Luenser; to his brother-in-law, Chris Phillips, and his wife,

Lindsay; to his nephews and nieces, Kenneth Luenser and his wife,

Lilly, Steven and Matthew Luenser, and Hailey, Caden, and Hannah

Phillips; to his great-niece, Poppy; 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 Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Gary Penkilo.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate