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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Anthony Standley of Oyster Creek on August 26, 2021, at |
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the age of 56; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Sidney and Barbara Means, Tony Standley |
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was born on January 26, 1965, and he grew up with the companionship |
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of three siblings, Paula, Cynthia, and Lynn; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Standley enjoyed a rewarding career in law |
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enforcement that spanned nearly three decades; he worked for the |
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police departments in Brazoria, Freeport, and Clute before joining |
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the Oyster Creek Police Department; in April 2021, he was promoted |
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to detective, and over the years, he also served as a supervisor and |
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field training officer; along the way, he earned the deep respect |
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and admiration of his colleagues, and he was honored with a Life |
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Saving Award as well as a 100 Club Officer of the Year award; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Standley took |
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great pride in his daughters, Kristin and Shelby, and his |
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grandchildren, Odin, Matilda, Lily, and Lucy; in his leisure time, |
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he enjoyed fishing, painting, and drawing; and |
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WHEREAS, Although he is deeply missed, Tony Standley made a |
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meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones and fellow |
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citizens alike, and he will forever be remembered for his |
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compassionate nature, his delightful sense of humor, and his |
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unwavering commitment to serving his community; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Anthony Standley and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn |
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his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tony |
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Standley. |
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Vasut |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 163 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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