82R25215 MDM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2233
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are celebrating the life of
Lawrence James Tanner, Jr., of Waco, who passed away on April 19,
2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, "Ted" Tanner was born to L. J. and Barbara Green
Tanner on July 31, 1923, in Athens, Texas; during World War II, he
served his country faithfully as a member of the United States Navy;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tanner was joined in marriage to the former Mary
Edna Hunt, and the couple shared a rewarding relationship that was
further enriched with the addition of two children, five
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan worked as a claim and damage
supervisor for the MKT Railroad for 16 years, the Pennsylvania
Railroad for 22 years, and Conrail until his retirement; a man of
strong faith, Mr. Tanner served his fellow congregants at Oaklawn
Baptist Church in the roles of deacon and custodian, and he often
greeted worshipers and visitors to the church, welcoming everyone
with a warm smile; and
WHEREAS, Ted Tanner enriched the lives of all who were
privileged to share in his love and friendship, and they will
forever remember him with great admiration and affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lawrence James
Tanner, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Mary Edna Tanner; to his daughters and
son-in-law, Kathleen Tanner and Susan and Michael Smedley; to his
granddaughters, Nadine Stepp, Serena and Teresa Smedley, Jane
Peterson, and Jennifer Holley; to his great-grandchildren,
Isabella and Rosemary Stepp, Avarey and Brianna Peterson, and
Cypher and Bastian Holley; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ted Tanner.