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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Linnie Evelyn Stephenson Standley, who |
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died May 11, 2023, at the age of 101; and |
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WHEREAS, Linnie Evelyn Stephenson was born on May 11, |
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1922, in Corpus Christi; her family moved to Smith Point in 1927, |
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where Linnie resided for most of her long and fulfilling life; a |
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beloved member of the Smith Point community, her compassion for |
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others and her commitment to service was a shining example to all |
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who were privileged to share in her life; and |
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WHEREAS, After receiving her early education in a one-room |
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schoolhouse, Linnie attended Ball High School in Galveston; |
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shortly after graduating, she returned to Smith Point and married |
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the love of her life, Morris Standley, on September 9, 1940; |
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together they raised their son, Ronald, by loving example; and |
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WHEREAS, Linnie was a founding member of the Smith Point |
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Volunteer Fire Department in 1976; over the following decades, |
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she served the department in various leadership roles including |
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secretary, treasurer, and emergency care assistant, and she |
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served as secretary and treasurer of the Chambers County Fire and |
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Rescue Department; her bright mind and keen eye for detail |
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contributed greatly to the fire department and to the well-being |
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of the Smith Point community; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Linnie served as the Smith |
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Point Baptist Church secretary for over five decades; she enjoyed |
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recording the history of Smith Point, and her civic dedication |
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leaves a legacy that is treasured by many citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Linnie gave generously to her community |
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throughout her entire life, and her wisdom, her loyalty, and her |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be |
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forgotten; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Linnie Evelyn Stephenson |
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Standley; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Linnie Standley. |