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 | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
