SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79

In Memory

of

Toby Taylor

WHEREAS, The passing of Toby Leon Taylor of Weatherford on February 3, 2024, at the age of 53, brought an immeasurable loss to his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Toby Taylor was born to Larry and Linda Taylor in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on December 9, 1970, and he grew up with the companionship of a brother, Trey; while attending Texas A&M University, he met the love of his life, Beth, on a study abroad trip in Italy; the couple married in 1993 and shared a fulfilling union that spanned three decades; and

WHEREAS, Following his graduation from college, Mr. Taylor worked for an architectural firm before joining his family's air conditioning business, where he served as general manager for more than 20 years; in 2016, he and his wife purchased a local printing company, AlphaGraphics, which they built into a successful business; and

WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Taylor was a longtime congregant of Trinity Bible Church, where he served as a deacon and was actively involved with the student ministry; he further gave of his time and talents to the Weatherford ISD School Board, the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, the Christian Men's Fellowship of Parker County, and Boy Scout Troop No. 109; and

WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Taylor was devoted to his family; he took great pride in his sons, Riley and Colby, and he enthusiastically supported them in their various school and extracurricular activities; in his leisure hours, he cherished time spent with his loved ones, playing games and going on camping trips and other adventures; and

WHEREAS, Toby Taylor possessed a generosity of spirit that expressed itself in myriad ways, and he enriched the lives of countless people with his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Toby Leon Taylor and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Beth Taylor; to his sons, Riley and Colby Taylor; to his parents, Larry and Linda Taylor; to his brother, Trey Taylor, and his wife, Alexa; and to his other relatives and many 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 Toby Taylor.

King

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate