Bill Text: TX HR163 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Anthony Standley of Oyster Creek.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR163 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR163-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 163 | ||
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| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Anthony Standley of Oyster Creek on August 26, 2021, at | ||
| the age of 56; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Sidney and Barbara Means, Tony Standley | ||
| was born on January 26, 1965, and he grew up with the companionship | ||
| of three siblings, Paula, Cynthia, and Lynn; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Standley enjoyed a rewarding career in law | ||
| enforcement that spanned nearly three decades; he worked for the | ||
| police departments in Brazoria, Freeport, and Clute before joining | ||
| the Oyster Creek Police Department; in April 2021, he was promoted | ||
| to detective, and over the years, he also served as a supervisor and | ||
| field training officer; along the way, he earned the deep respect | ||
| and admiration of his colleagues, and he was honored with a Life | ||
| Saving Award as well as a 100 Club Officer of the Year award; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Standley took | ||
| great pride in his daughters, Kristin and Shelby, and his | ||
| grandchildren, Odin, Matilda, Lily, and Lucy; in his leisure time, | ||
| he enjoyed fishing, painting, and drawing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although he is deeply missed, Tony Standley made a | ||
| meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones and fellow | ||
| citizens alike, and he will forever be remembered for his | ||
| compassionate nature, his delightful sense of humor, and his | ||
| unwavering commitment to serving his community; now, therefore, be | ||
| it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Anthony Standley and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tony | ||
| Standley. | ||
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| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 163 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
