Bill Text: TX SR41 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Robert W. Stone.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-10-19 - Reported enrolled [SR41 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR41-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Robert W. Stone | ||
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Robert W. Stone of | ||
Tyler were deeply saddened by his death on October 11, 2023, at | ||
the age of 85; and | ||
WHEREAS, The son of Thomas and May Stone, Bob Stone was | ||
born on August 29, 1938, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up | ||
with a brother, James; he graduated from Byrd High School with | ||
the Class of 1956 and continued his education at Tyler Junior | ||
College and Southern Methodist University; and | ||
WHEREAS, Joining the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Stone served | ||
stateside as a jet engine mechanic for six and a half years; he | ||
subsequently embarked on a successful banking career that | ||
spanned three decades and included tenures with Tyler Bank & | ||
Trust and Texas Heritage National Bank, and he later formed | ||
Global Mailing Service, Inc.; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Stone gave back to his community as president | ||
of the Tyler Jaycees and through his involvement in a number of | ||
organizations, such as the Cub Scouts, the Red Cross, and the East | ||
Texas Bass Association; a man of faith, he served on the vestry and | ||
church building fund for St. Francis Episcopal Church in Tyler; in | ||
recognition of his contributions to his fellow citizens, he | ||
received a number of honors, including the W. C. Windsor Award from | ||
the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Stone enjoyed a rewarding family life with | ||
his wife of 62 years, Judy, and his four sons, Robert, James, | ||
Richard, and Ronald, who preceded his father in death; with the | ||
passing years, Mr. Stone was blessed with eight grandchildren | ||
and seven great-grandchildren; and | ||
WHEREAS, Bob Stone lived a life that was rich in personal | ||
and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of | ||
inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
of Robert W. Stone and extend heartfelt condolences to all who | ||
mourn his passing; 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 Bob Stone. | ||
Hughes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on October 19, 2023, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |