SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 698
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Marvin Stephens Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
  with the passing of Dr. Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr. of Tyler on
  April 10, 2023, at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Marvin Graydon Stephens Sr. and Emma
  Charlotte Woods Stephens, Marvin Stephens was born in Fort Worth
  on April 5, 1942; he attended Texas Tech University and served in
  the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve; after graduating from Baylor
  Dental School and the Baylor School of Orthodontics, he
  established his practice in Tyler; dedicated to his patients and
  to his profession, he was active in numerous organizations and
  served in many leadership roles, including as president of the
  Smith County Dental Society, the Baylor Orthodontic Alumni
  Association, and the Southwest Component of the E. H. Angle
  Society of Orthodontists; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Stephens was also engaged in his community; a
  charter member of the Tyler Centurion Club, he was a longtime
  member of the Tyler Lions Club and the Order of The Rose of The
  Texas Rose Festival as well; a man of faith, he was a valued
  member of Marvin Methodist Church, serving as a youth Sunday
  school teacher and as an usher; and
         WHEREAS, Above all, Dr. Stephens was devoted to his
  family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Penny, and
  he took great pride in his children, Brooke, Cory, and the late
  Marvin Graydon Stephens III, who preceded his father in death;
  over the years, he attended every one of his children's games,
  recitals, and special events, and he enjoyed many happy hours
  with his family relaxing at the lake and traveling; his son Cory
  followed in his footsteps and joined his practice; and
         WHEREAS, Although Marvin Stephens is deeply missed by
  those he left behind, they will forever treasure their memories
  of his warmth, kindness, and optimism; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Marvin Graydon
  Stephens Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
  family:  to his wife, Penny Kennard Stephens; to his son,
  Dr. Cory Stephens; to his daughter, Brooke Marie Stephens; to his
  granddaughter, Marlee Blythe Stephens; to his sister, Janie
  Lehmann, and her husband, Dr. Jerry Lehmann; to his niece,
  Dr. Melissa Lehmann; 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate