By: Turner S.R. No. 342 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Sam Standley 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Madisonville, Texas, in mourning the loss of retired 1-7 dairyman and rancher Sam Standley who died February 12, 1993, at 1-8 the age of 88; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on March 23, 1904, Mr. Standley was a lifelong 1-10 resident of the city and one of Madisonville's most esteemed and 1-11 beloved citizens; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The highly respected businessman and community 1-13 leader was the owner and operator of Standley Locker Plant and 1-14 Planters Gin and Feed Store; and 1-15 WHEREAS, He was admired for his devotion to the residents of 1-16 Madisonville and for his contributions to its development; many 1-17 civic and sports programs benefitted from his generosity; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Recognized for his dedicated service to others, 1-19 Mr. Standley was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the 1-20 Madison County Chamber of Commerce in 1990 and was honored with 1-21 a lifetime membership in the Chamber of Commerce; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A caring and giving individual who practiced his 1-23 faith in his daily life, Mr. Standley was a member of the First 2-1 United Methodist Church; and 2-2 WHEREAS, His wise counsel and good judgment will be greatly 2-3 missed and remembered with gratitude by those who knew him; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 73rd Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to his 2-7 bereaved family: his wife, Maxine; his daughters, Maurine Wilson 2-8 and Jo Lewis; his brother, P. M. Standley; and his 10 grandchildren 2-9 and 14 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-12 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-13 in memory of Sam Standley. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the 2-17 above Resolution was adopted by 2-18 the Senate on March 1, 1993, 2-19 by a rising vote. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate