SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Mary Denny
 
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed state legislator has drawn
  to a close with the passing of the Honorable Mary Craver Denny on
  September 14, 2023, at the age of 75; and
 
         WHEREAS, The former Mary Craver was born to Lois and Kenneth
  Craver on July 9, 1948, and she was raised in Houston, where she was
  a member of the Lamar High School Class of 1966; after attending The
  University of Texas at Austin, she transferred to the University of
  North Texas, graduating magna cum laude with degrees in elementary
  education and mathematics; and
 
         WHEREAS, Following her move to Denton, Ms. Denny was
  invited to serve as the Republican precinct chair for her area,
  and she chaired the Denton County Republican Party from 1983
  until 1991; the next year, she was elected to the Texas House of
  Representatives for District 63, and she went on to serve her
  constituents for seven terms, from 1993 to 2007; during her
  tenure, she was treasurer of the House Republican Legislative
  Caucus, and she sat on numerous committees, including those on
  elections, criminal jurisprudence, financial institutions,
  agriculture and wildlife management, and health and human
  services block grants; she further distinguished herself as a
  board member for the Texas Conservative Coalition and the Lone
  Star Leadership Foundation; and
 
         WHEREAS, Through the years, Ms. Denny garnered a number of
  accolades, including the Outstanding Texas Legislator Award, the
  Common Cause Star of Service Award, and three Texas Eagle Forum
  Freedom and Family Awards for her conservative voting record on
  social and economic issues; she was also a four-time recipient of
  both the Texas Ten Award and the Leader of Excellence Award from
  the Free Enterprise PAC; civically engaged, she was appointed to
  the University of North Texas Board of Regents, and she served on
  the UNT President's Council and the UNT Foundation Board; she was
  highly regarded for her work as a philanthropist and a community
  volunteer, and she contributed her time and expertise to such
  organizations as the Denton Benefit League, the United Way of
  Denton County, and the City Federation of Women's Clubs; in
  addition, she was involved with the Greater Denton Arts Council
  and the Gaylord-Hughes Foundation; and
 
         WHEREAS, Ms. Denny cherished time spent with her family,
  which included her son, Bryan Denny, and his fiancée, Kelly
  McCarty, her stepdaughter, Wenter Anderson, and her
  grandchildren, McKenna and Christian Blair; her life was further
  enriched by her wide circle of friends and by the companionship
  of her two beloved dogs, Bishop and Gidget; and
 
         WHEREAS, A stalwart champion of conservative Republican
  values, Mary Denny served her fellow Texans with dedication,
  integrity, and tenacity, and she leaves behind a legacy that will
  long be treasured by those who were fortunate enough to know her;
  now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Mary Craver Denny and extend deepest condolences to all who
  mourn her passing; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of the Honorable Mary Craver Denny.
 
  Springer, Parker
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 9, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate