Bill Text: TX SR698 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-27 - Reported enrolled [SR698 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR698-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Marvin Stephens Jr. | ||
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close | ||
with the passing of Dr. Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr. of Tyler on | ||
April 10, 2023, at the age of 81; and | ||
WHEREAS, The son of Marvin Graydon Stephens Sr. and Emma | ||
Charlotte Woods Stephens, Marvin Stephens was born in Fort Worth | ||
on April 5, 1942; he attended Texas Tech University and served in | ||
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve; after graduating from Baylor | ||
Dental School and the Baylor School of Orthodontics, he | ||
established his practice in Tyler; dedicated to his patients and | ||
to his profession, he was active in numerous organizations and | ||
served in many leadership roles, including as president of the | ||
Smith County Dental Society, the Baylor Orthodontic Alumni | ||
Association, and the Southwest Component of the E. H. Angle | ||
Society of Orthodontists; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephens was also engaged in his community; a | ||
charter member of the Tyler Centurion Club, he was a longtime | ||
member of the Tyler Lions Club and the Order of The Rose of The | ||
Texas Rose Festival as well; a man of faith, he was a valued | ||
member of Marvin Methodist Church, serving as a youth Sunday | ||
school teacher and as an usher; and | ||
WHEREAS, Above all, Dr. Stephens was devoted to his | ||
family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Penny, and | ||
he took great pride in his children, Brooke, Cory, and the late | ||
Marvin Graydon Stephens III, who preceded his father in death; | ||
over the years, he attended every one of his children's games, | ||
recitals, and special events, and he enjoyed many happy hours | ||
with his family relaxing at the lake and traveling; his son Cory | ||
followed in his footsteps and joined his practice; and | ||
WHEREAS, Although Marvin Stephens is deeply missed by | ||
those he left behind, they will forever treasure their memories | ||
of his warmth, kindness, and optimism; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Marvin Graydon | ||
Stephens Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his | ||
family: to his wife, Penny Kennard Stephens; to his son, | ||
Dr. Cory Stephens; to his daughter, Brooke Marie Stephens; to his | ||
granddaughter, Marlee Blythe Stephens; to his sister, Janie | ||
Lehmann, and her husband, Dr. Jerry Lehmann; to his niece, | ||
Dr. Melissa Lehmann; 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 Dr. Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr. | ||
Hughes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |