SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25

In Memory

of

David Raney

WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the death of David Walker Raney of Texarkana on July 28, 2025, at the age of 77; and

WHEREAS, David Raney was born in Texarkana on November 2, 1947, to Marjorie and David Richard Raney; he owned his own business, David Raney Florist, and over the course of his career, he helped design and execute numerous special events for his customers; he also served as president of the Arkansas Florist Association in 2002; among his many achievements, he was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Raney was the proud father of two sons, Colin and Richard, and over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family five grandchildren, Reagan, Ella, Jackson, Aidan, and Noah; and

WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this treasured man's love and friendship will always remember him with great tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of David Walker Raney and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Colin Raney and his wife, Eun Jin, and Richard Raney and his wife, Amanda; to his grandchildren, Reagan, Ella, Jackson, Aidan, and Noah Raney; to his brother, Charles Raney; 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 David Raney.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate