SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  David Sanders
 
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of David Leslie Sanders of Tyler in 2023; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Nell Wylinda King and Harold E.
  Sanders, Dave Sanders was born on October 2, 1932, and grew up
  with three siblings, Joe, Bob, and Mildred; he joined the U.S.
  Army in 1953 and served in the Korean War and in a number of
  European countries before his honorable discharge in 1955; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Sanders was employed by Texas Instruments for
  32 years as a mechanical engineer, and he played a key role in the
  development and design of radar-missile systems for the
  Department of Defense; following his retirement, he worked for
  the Science Place in Dallas, building and maintaining its
  exhibits; he used his free time to tinker on various projects in
  his garage; and
 
         WHEREAS, On March 21, 1969, Mr. Sanders married the
  former Cynthia Sue Printz; the couple enjoyed spending summer
  months in Cody, Wyoming, working as teachers at a national
  wildlife park; through the years, their treasured family grew
  to include four more generations, and they shared a fulfilling
  relationship until her passing in 2019; he was also preceded in
  death by two grandchildren, Austin Gabriel Easley and April
  Danielle Easley; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Sanders was fortunate enough to find love
  again with Mary Jane Howard; they visited Caddo Lake every
  weekend and spent countless happy hours on the back porch
  drinking coffee and admiring the view; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Mr. Sanders was an
  active volunteer for numerous organizations, including Meals on
  Wheels, the Children's Medical Hospital of Dallas, and the Cancer
  Ward for Children; he also liked to make walking canes for local
  veterans; a man of faith, he was a valued member of Pollard
  Methodist Church; and
 
         WHEREAS, Although Dave Sanders is greatly missed, he has
  left his family and friends with a host of cherished memories,
  and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; 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 David Leslie Sanders and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family: to his children, Robbin Durgin, Terry
  Highland, Denise and David Langford, and Scott Holand and his
  wife, Amy; to his dearest companion, Mary Jane Howard; to his
  eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and
  great-great-grandchild; and to his other relatives and many
  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 Dave Sanders.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 26, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate