2023S0462-1 06/29/23
 
  By: Creighton S.R. No. 19
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Linnie Evelyn Stephenson Standley, who
  died May 11, 2023, at the age of 101; and
         WHEREAS, Linnie Evelyn Stephenson was born on May 11,
  1922, in Corpus Christi; her family moved to Smith Point in 1927,
  where Linnie resided for most of her long and fulfilling life; a
  beloved member of the Smith Point community, her compassion for
  others and her commitment to service was a shining example to all
  who were privileged to share in her life; and
         WHEREAS, After receiving her early education in a one-room
  schoolhouse, Linnie attended Ball High School in Galveston;
  shortly after graduating, she returned to Smith Point and married
  the love of her life, Morris Standley, on September 9, 1940;
  together they raised their son, Ronald, by loving example; and
         WHEREAS, Linnie was a founding member of the Smith Point
  Volunteer Fire Department in 1976; over the following decades,
  she served the department in various leadership roles including
  secretary, treasurer, and emergency care assistant, and she
  served as secretary and treasurer of the Chambers County Fire and
  Rescue Department; her bright mind and keen eye for detail
  contributed greatly to the fire department and to the well-being
  of the Smith Point community; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Linnie served as the Smith
  Point Baptist Church secretary for over five decades; she enjoyed
  recording the history of Smith Point, and her civic dedication
  leaves a legacy that is treasured by many citizens; and
         WHEREAS, Linnie gave generously to her community
  throughout her entire life, and her wisdom, her loyalty, and her
  enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
  forgotten; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Linnie Evelyn Stephenson
  Standley; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Linnie Standley.