Freestone County, Texas
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Texas Senate
Resolution #650


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650


In Memory
of
Marley Patrick Styner

	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner
were deeply saddened by the passing of this gifted teacher and 
coach on April 1, 2005, at the age of 74; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 14, 1930, in Liberty, Mr. Styner 
graduated from Palestine High School and The University of Texas 
at Austin; he served with distinction in the United States
Coast Guard and the 49th Division of the Texas National Guard; 
and
	WHEREAS, Devoting his career to teaching and coaching, he 
had a true talent for making subjects come alive for his students 
at Idalou High School, Fairfield High School, and Palestine High 
School; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure at Palestine High School, where 
he spent most of his career, Mr. Styner served a term as chairman 
of the social studies department, and he and his wife volunteered 
five times to escort groups of students to Washington, D.C., 
attending both of President Ronald Reagan's inaugurations; 
moreover, he was instrumental in rebuilding the tennis program at 
the school; and
	WHEREAS, This longtime Palestine resident was a valued 
member of the community who made significant contributions 
through his work as a member of the Upper Neches River Authority 
Board and the Anderson County Appraisal District Board and as 
treasurer of the American Cancer Society Memorials for
Anderson County; a congregant at Saint Phillip's Episcopal 
Church, he served his church for three terms on the vestry and as 
vestry clerk as well as a Sunday school teacher and director of 
the Saint Phillip's Discovery School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Styner positively influenced countless 
individuals with his passion for teaching and devotion to his 
students, and he leaves behind an impressive legacy of good 
works; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family:  his wife of 50 years, Martha Hunter Styner;
his daughter, Carrie Jennings and her husband, Glenn; his 
grandchildren, Blake Burns, Marlee Burns, and Heather Jennings; 
his sister, Faye Styner Williamson; his brothers,
Michael C. Styner and Pete Styner, Jr.; and to his many 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 Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 20, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate