By Gallego H.R. No. 902 74R9912 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Daniel Ray Stacy on October 27, 1994, 1-2 at the age of 63, has brought a great loss to the many friends, 1-3 relatives, and colleagues of this distinguished Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The son of Melvin Daniel Stacy and Esther Powe 1-5 Stacy, this outstanding educator and community leader was born on 1-6 July 4, 1931, in Ballinger; a graduate of McCamey High School, 1-7 Mr. Stacy attended and received music scholarships from 1-8 Hardin-Simmons University, San Angelo State University, and Texas 1-9 A&I University before completing his master's degree in music 1-10 education at the University of North Texas in Denton; and 1-11 WHEREAS, After achieving both academic and musical success as 1-12 a student, Mr. Stacy turned his attention toward the service of his 1-13 country and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving with 1-14 honor and distinction for four years as a bandsman before moving 1-15 back to Texas to embark on a successful career in music education; 1-16 initially the junior high band director in Falfurrias, this 1-17 remarkable gentleman then returned to his roots in West Texas to 1-18 serve as band director at Iraan High School, a position he held 1-19 until 1975; and 1-20 WHEREAS, From his work with young musicians, Mr. Stacy 1-21 realized that there was a real need for guidance and encouragement 1-22 in the lives of his students and successfully completed his 1-23 certification in counseling; he then applied his talents toward 1-24 serving as a counselor with the Iraan-Sheffield Independent School 2-1 District, winning the respect and admiration of students and 2-2 colleagues alike for the compassion, integrity, and dedication he 2-3 brought to his work each day; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Following his retirement in 1991, Mr. Stacy started 2-5 his own business and worked as an independent producer in the oil 2-6 fields outside Iraan; he also devoted himself more fully to the 2-7 many community organizations he had supported over the years, 2-8 including the United Methodist Church and the Iraan Archaeological 2-9 Society; and 2-10 WHEREAS, A past president of his local Lions Club, this 2-11 exemplary citizen also served on the Iraan City Council and the 2-12 Iraan Chamber of Commerce and was the secretary of the Permian 2-13 Basin's Mental Health and Mental Retardation board of trustees; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Despite these many community and professional 2-15 endeavors, Mr. Stacy was above all else a devoted husband and 2-16 father who enjoyed a happy and rewarding marriage with his wife 2-17 Carlene and took great pride in his children and grandchildren; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know this outstanding 2-19 Texan will not soon forget the kindness and commitment he brought 2-20 to every facet of his life, and although his presence is gone from 2-21 us now, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all 2-22 those whose lives he touched during his years on this earth; now, 2-23 therefore, be it 2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-25 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel Ray Stacy and 2-26 extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-27 Carlene Stacy of Iraan; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel 3-1 and Lisa Stacy of Joplin, Missouri, and Cary and Annette Stacy of 3-2 Midland; to his mother, Esther Stacy of Coleman; to his 3-3 father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peeples of Fort 3-4 Stockton; to his sisters Beverly Dittmer of Grapevine and Karen 3-5 Mitchell of Coleman; and to his many other relatives and friends; 3-6 and, be it further 3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 3-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-10 Daniel Ray Stacy.