SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Corbett Kennard Stephens
 
         WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Corbett Kennard Stephens of
  Tyler on June 13, 2023, at the age of 48, brought an immeasurable
  loss to his family and friends; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on September 11, 1974, Cory Stephens
  was the son of Penny Stephens and Dr. Marvin Stephens, an
  orthodontist; he grew up with the company of two siblings, Trey
  and Brooke; as a boy, he dreamed of following in his father's
  footsteps, and he began helping to clean his office during
  summers in order to observe his work; he graduated with honors
  from The University of Texas at Austin and completed the
  orthodontic program at Baylor College of Dentistry in 2003; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Stephens began practicing with his father,
  and Stephens and Stephens Orthodontics thrived in both Tyler and
  Lindale; "Dr. Cory" loved caring for his patients, and he served
  his profession in a number of capacities, including as president
  of the Smith County Dental Society, as a diplomate of the
  American Board of Orthodontics, and as an active member of the
  Baylor College of Dentistry Orthodontic Alumni Association; in
  addition, he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National
  Dental Honor Society, the American Association of Orthodontists,
  the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, and the Charles H.
  Tweed International Foundation for Orthodontic Research and
  Education; he received the Scholastic Achievement Award from the
  Psi Omega Dental Fraternity; and
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Dr. Stephens served
  as president of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-North Texas
  Chapter, and he was a member of the Tyler Rose Festival's Order of
  the Rose; he was a man of faith, having grown up attending Marvin
  Methodist Church; he loved spending time with his family,
  especially at the lake house, where he taught many people how to
  water ski, or hunting at the ranch; his yellow lab, "Miss Bree,"
  was his constant companion; and
         WHEREAS, Although Cory Stephens is deeply missed, he has
  left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
  will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Dr. Corbett Kennard Stephens and extend sincere sympathy to
  the members of his family: to his mother, Penny Kennard Stephens;
  to his sister, Brooke Marie Stephens; to his niece, Marlee Blythe
  Stephens; to his aunt and uncle, Dr. Jerry Lehmann and Janie
  Lehmann; to his cousin, Dr. Melissa Leigh Lehmann; and to all who
  mourn his passing; 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 Cory Stephens.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 19, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate