SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 158
In Memory
of
Christi Stanley
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Christi Stanley,
who died January 21, 2013, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Christi Stanley was born September 8, 1954, in
Fort Worth; she married the love of her life, Jim Stanley, on
February 14, 1987, and the couple raised three children, Amber,
Jason, and Mary Katherine, who blessed them with nine
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stanley played a vital role in the management
of her husband's law firm, serving as office manager and
directing the firm's large staff of attorneys and paralegals for
more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, She was well known for her abilities in the field
of historical restoration and was instrumental in the saving and
preservation of the Walker Reeves home and the Japanese Cotton
Embassy; she received awards for her work from such groups as the
Fairmount Association and the National Register of Historic
Places; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stanley was a devout Christian who practiced
her faith in her daily life; she also worked to support awareness
and fundraising efforts for breast cancer and multiple
sclerosis; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and determination,
she gave unselfishly to others, and her optimistic spirit, her
love of world travel, and her enthusiasm for living each day to
the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Christi Stanley; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Christi Stanley.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate