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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Robert W. Stone of |
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Tyler were deeply saddened by his death on October 11, 2023, at the |
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age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Thomas and May Stone, Bob Stone was born |
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on August 29, 1938, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up with a |
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brother, James; he graduated from Byrd High School with the Class of |
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1956 and continued his education at Tyler Junior College and |
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Southern Methodist University; and |
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WHEREAS, Joining the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Stone served |
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stateside as a jet engine mechanic for six and a half years; he |
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subsequently embarked on a successful banking career that spanned |
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three decades and included tenures with Tyler Bank & Trust and Texas |
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Heritage National Bank, and he later formed Global Mailing Service, |
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Inc.; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Stone gave back to his community as president of |
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the Tyler Jaycees and through his involvement in a number of |
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organizations, such as the Cub Scouts, the Red Cross, and the East |
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Texas Bass Association; a man of faith, he served on the vestry and |
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church building fund for St. Francis Episcopal Church in Tyler; in |
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recognition of his contributions to his fellow citizens, he |
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received a number of honors, including the W. C. Windsor Award from |
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the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Stone enjoyed a rewarding family life with his |
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wife of 62 years, Judy, and his four sons, Robert, James, Richard, |
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and Ronald, who preceded his father in death; with the passing |
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years, Mr. Stone was blessed with eight grandchildren and seven |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Bob Stone lived a life that was rich in personal and |
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professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of |
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inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert W. Stone |
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and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Bob Stone. |