Bill Text: TX SR41 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Introduced
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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-Introduced.html
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-Introduced.html
88S30870 CJM-D | ||
By: Hughes | S.R. No. 41 |
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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 88th Texas 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. |