H.R. No. 403 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of John B. "Jack" Denton on 1-2 February 20, 1993, at the age of 64, and that of his wife, Loys 1-3 Marie Gandy Denton, on February 25, 1993, at the age of 61, brought 1-4 a profound loss to the many friends and family of this beloved 1-5 couple; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born September 14, 1928, in Springfield, Missouri, 1-7 Mr. Denton was graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield 1-8 in 1946 and later completed his education at Harvard University in 1-9 1950; Mrs. Denton was born in San Angelo on October 2, 1931, and 1-10 attended San Angelo public schools and Hollins College before being 1-11 graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1952; and 1-12 WHEREAS, After college, Mr. Denton chose to serve his nation 1-13 as a member of the United States Air Force and was assigned to a 1-14 training program at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo; it was 1-15 there that he met and fell in love with Loys Marie Gandy, then a 1-16 beautiful and charming college student, and they were married on 1-17 December 20, 1952; and 1-18 WHEREAS, For more than 40 years, this loving couple enjoyed a 1-19 union that was built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 1-20 respect, and these values fostered a warm and caring environment 1-21 that nurtured their family over the years; their marriage was 1-22 blessed with two children, William and Carol, and their family 1-23 later grew to include four grandchildren, who were a source of 1-24 great pride and joy to their devoted grandparents; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A respected businessman, Mr. Denton enjoyed a 2-2 distinguished career that began with his association with Gandy 2-3 Dairies and continued with his involvement in several retail 2-4 businesses; he was a member of the board of directors of Tom Green 2-5 National Bank, and he served his community as a member of the City 2-6 Commission from 1974 to 1976; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Although she devoted much of her time to caring for 2-8 her family, Mrs. Denton still found time to participate in many 2-9 community activities as well; a past president of the Junior League 2-10 of San Angelo, she also served as a board member of the San Angelo 2-11 Symphony and the San Angelo Community Theater; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Throughout their lives, these esteemed individuals 2-13 recognized the importance of religious and moral guidance, and both 2-14 were respected throughout the community for their unfailing 2-15 compassion, integrity, and honor; Mr. Denton demonstrated his 2-16 commitment to his faith as a deacon in the First Presbyterian 2-17 Church, while Mrs. Denton served as a church elder and participated 2-18 in Community Bible Study; and 2-19 WHEREAS, In serving their family, their community, and their 2-20 church, this extraordinary couple gave selflessly to those around 2-21 them and left their loved ones with a legacy of compassion and love 2-22 by which to remember them; the loss of two such outstanding people 2-23 has brought great sadness to those who loved them, but all may take 2-24 comfort in knowing that Mr. and Mrs. Denton were never separated in 2-25 life, and they are not separated in death, and their unique spirits 2-26 will surely live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives 2-27 they touched; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 3-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of John B. "Jack" 3-3 Denton and Loys Marie Gandy Denton and extend deepest sympathy to 3-4 the members of their family: to their son and daughter-in-law, 3-5 William P. and Jan Denton; to their daughter and son-in-law, Carol 3-6 and Robert Vandiver; to their four grandchildren, Elisabeth Denton, 3-7 Katherine Denton, Will Denton, and Jack Vandiver; to Mr. Denton's 3-8 uncle, Harry Denton; to his aunts, Patsy Corbett and Ann Criswell; 3-9 to Mrs. Denton's mother, Mrs. Loy Gandy; to her brother, John T. 3-10 Gandy; to her sister, Dorothy Chandler; and to all the friends and 3-11 relatives of these beloved people; and, be it further 3-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-13 prepared for the members of their family and that when the Texas 3-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-15 John B. "Jack" Denton and Loys Marie Gandy Denton. 3-16 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-17 John B. "Jack" Denton and Loys Marie Gandy Denton. 3-18 Junell 3-19 H.R. No. 403 3-20 _______________________________ 3-21 Speaker of the House 3-22 I certify that H.R. No. 403 was unanimously adopted by a 3-23 rising vote of the House on May 29, 1993. 3-24 _______________________________ 3-25 Chief Clerk of the House