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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Ronald Davis Denney Sr. of Marshall on July 16, 2025, at |
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the age of 92; and |
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WHEREAS, Ronnie Denney was born in Marshall on October 13, |
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1932; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the United |
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States Air Force during the Korean War; he subsequently returned to |
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Marshall and established his own business, Denney's Cleaners; he |
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took great pride in his work and formed lasting bonds with his loyal |
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customers; and |
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WHEREAS, On October 6, 1951, Mr. Denney exchanged vows with |
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Jacquelyn Hartley, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that |
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spanned more than six decades, before her passing in 2013; |
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Mr. Denney took great pride in their children, Cheryl and Ronald, |
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and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family |
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grow to include five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and |
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two great-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Denney was a valued member |
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of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served as a lay reader for |
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many years; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed playing golf and |
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tennis; his other hobbies included operating ham radios, building |
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and flying model airplanes, and ballroom dancing with his wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his devotion to his family, his |
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generosity of spirit, and his joyous zest for life, Ronnie Davis |
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enriched the lives of all who knew him, and they will forever hold |
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him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ronald Davis |
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Denney Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his daughter, Cheryl Denney; to his grandchildren, |
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Chrystal Osborn, Jackie Colvin, Hartley King, Kristi George, and |
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Everette Denney; to his great-grandchildren and |
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great-great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; |
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and, 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 Ronnie Denney. |