1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 611 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 David Keith Tankersley 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Gladewater in paying tribute to the life of and honoring the 1-8 memory of David Keith Tankersley, who died February 28, 1996, at 1-9 the age of 45; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born September 6, 1950, in Lamesa, Texas, 1-11 David Tankersley received his bachelor's degree and master's degree 1-12 from Tarleton State University; he served as a junior high school 1-13 coach in Comanche and moved to Gladewater in 1983; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Tankersley was a coach and teacher in Gladewater 1-15 schools from 1983 to 1992 and was the principal of Gay Avenue School 1-16 in Gladewater; he was the seventh-grade and eighth-grade coach in 1-17 Gilmer schools from 1993 until his death; and 1-18 WHEREAS, An exceptionally dedicated teacher and coach, 1-19 David Tankersley was admired by his students, who benefitted greatly 1-20 from his sincere concern for the individual and his wise counsel 1-21 and encouragement; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, David Tankersley had a 1-23 positive impact on the lives of others and was known for his 2-1 patience and his genuine love and understanding of people; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-3 gave unselfishly of his time to others and to his community, and 2-4 his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 2-5 those who knew him; and 2-6 WHEREAS, David Tankersley was a devoted husband and father 2-7 who lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories 2-8 that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-12 bereaved family of David Keith Tankersley: his wife, Latricia; 2-13 his sons, David Dalton and Tanner Lynn; his parents, 2-14 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tankersley; and his sister, Ruth Ann Lackey; 2-15 and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-17 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-18 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-19 do so in memory of David Keith Tankersley. 2-20 Patterson 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on April 30, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate