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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650
In Memory
of
Marley Patrick Styner
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner
were deeply saddened by the passing of this gifted teacher and
coach on April 1, 2005, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 14, 1930, in Liberty, Mr. Styner
graduated from Palestine High School and The University of Texas
at Austin; he served with distinction in the United States
Coast Guard and the 49th Division of the Texas National Guard;
and
WHEREAS, Devoting his career to teaching and coaching, he
had a true talent for making subjects come alive for his students
at Idalou High School, Fairfield High School, and Palestine High
School; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at Palestine High School, where
he spent most of his career, Mr. Styner served a term as chairman
of the social studies department, and he and his wife volunteered
five times to escort groups of students to Washington, D.C.,
attending both of President Ronald Reagan's inaugurations;
moreover, he was instrumental in rebuilding the tennis program at
the school; and
WHEREAS, This longtime Palestine resident was a valued
member of the community who made significant contributions
through his work as a member of the Upper Neches River Authority
Board and the Anderson County Appraisal District Board and as
treasurer of the American Cancer Society Memorials for
Anderson County; a congregant at Saint Phillip's Episcopal
Church, he served his church for three terms on the vestry and as
vestry clerk as well as a Sunday school teacher and director of
the Saint Phillip's Discovery School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Styner positively influenced countless
individuals with his passion for teaching and devotion to his
students, and he leaves behind an impressive legacy of good
works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner and extend sincere sympathy to the
members of his family: his wife of 50 years, Martha Hunter Styner;
his daughter, Carrie Jennings and her husband, Glenn; his
grandchildren, Blake Burns, Marlee Burns, and Heather Jennings;
his sister, Faye Styner Williamson; his brothers,
Michael C. Styner and Pete Styner, Jr.; and to his many 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner.
Staples
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2005, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate