SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 655
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Terry Stadler
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
  memories of Terry Parks Stadler of Tyler, who passed away on
  April 14, 2025, at the age of 75; and
         WHEREAS, Terry Stadler was born to Elmer and Sally Stadler
  on May 4, 1949, in Holdrege, Nebraska, and he grew up sharing in
  the companionship of his brother, Kent; a 1967 graduate of
  Holdrege High School, he continued his education at the
  University of Nebraska-Lincoln before earning a bachelor's
  degree from Kearney State College; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Stadler joined his father and brother at
  Claussen's Shoe Stores in Nebraska and managed the company's
  locations in Holdrege and Kearney; embarking on a second career
  in education, he taught at schools in Rialto, California, and
  Tyler, and he retired from the Whitehouse Independent School
  District in 2014; and
         WHEREAS, In 1970, Mr. Stadler married Candy Anderson, and
  the couple became the proud parents of three children, Andy,
  Libby, and Phil; following his wife's passing in 1999,
  Mr. Stadler was fortunate enough to find love again with Faye
  Dollar, whom he wed in 2007; with the passing years, he had the
  privilege of seeing his family grow to include five
  grandchildren, Paige, Grant, Danica, Gianna, and Trinity, three
  great-grandchildren, Maria, Ava, and Edwin, and a stepdaughter,
  Toni; and
         WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Stadler was a valued
  congregant of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Tyler; he
  enjoyed acting and singing, and he pursued a variety of hobbies
  in his later life, including bird-watching, gardening, and
  snorkeling; and
         WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Terry Stadler
  leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
  richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
  place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Terry Parks
  Stadler and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
  passing; 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 Terry Stadler.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate