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