78R13148 JHS-D

By:  Jones of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 890



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Lesley Milas Delaney, Sr., on April 
20, 2003, at the age of 94, has brought a great loss to the family 
and friends of this beloved gentleman; and
	WHEREAS, Born August 22, 1908, in Crockett, Mr. Delaney 
graduated from high school in his hometown and attended Butler 
College before beginning his career as a professional electrician; 
and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, he enjoyed a strong and loving 
union with his wife, the former Martha Lee Warren, who preceded him 
in death in 1970 after nearly four decades of marriage; Mr. Delaney 
took great pride in his eight children, with whom he shared many 
happy times throughout the years; and
	WHEREAS, Tyler's first licensed African-American 
electrician,  this dedicated entrepreneur established L. M. Delaney 
and Sons in his community and also helped others chart their career 
paths as the founder of Delaney's Radio School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Delaney was a devoted member of True Vine 
Baptist Church in Tyler and contributed to the church in numerous 
ways, serving as Sunday school superintendent, director of the 
Baptist Training Union, and chairman of the Deacon Board; he later 
attended St. John Baptist Church and New Birth Baptist Church in 
Dallas and was a member of Divine Trinity Community Church in 
Lancaster; and
	WHEREAS, Individuals possessed of Mr. Delaney's strength of 
character are far too rare, and though his loss has left a void in 
the lives of many people, his memory will stay with them always; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lesley Milas Delaney, 
Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his sons and daughters-in-law, Lesley M. Delaney, Jr., and Bobbie 
Delaney, Pastor Billy R. Delaney and Beverly Delaney, Willy L. 
Delaney, and John H. Delaney; to his daughters and sons-in-law, 
Gloria L. Johnson and Ennis Johnson, Shirley A. Jones, Martha C. 
Lusk, and Mentha M. Clark and Tim Clark; to his 19 grandchildren, 34 
great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; to his 
sisters-in-law, Barbara Delaney, Georgia Delaney, and Ada Delaney; 
and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lesley 
Milas Delaney, Sr.