SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 283
In Memory
of
Franklin D. Battles
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their
memories of Franklin D. Battles of Tyler, who passed away on
January 14, 2019, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The son of Marvin and Della Dillard Battles, Frank
Battles was born on September 20, 1934, in Center; he enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Louise Parson Battles, and they
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 60 years; he took great
pride in his three daughters and their husbands, Joni and Kevin
Murphree, Juli and Lenny Myers, and Gina and Van Kelley, and he
had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include seven
granddaughters; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Battles
served for three years in the United States Army; he earned an
associate degree from Tyler Junior College, a bachelor's degree
in business administration from The University of Texas at Tyler,
and a Ph.D. and several other degrees from Bethany Theological
Seminary; he also completed courses at the Advanced Military
Police Officers School, the United States Air Force Command and
Staff College, the Air War College, and the National Defense
University, among others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Battles enjoyed a successful 21-year career
in broadcasting, rising from staff announcer to executive vice
president of a multi-station corporation, and he went on to serve
as president of two vocational institutions, including Tyler
Commercial College; and
WHEREAS, A man of profound religious faith, he served 28
years as pastor to three congregations, Pruitt Lake Baptist
Church in Avinger, Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Shepherd, and
Heritage Baptist Church, where he was voted pastor emeritus in
2012; and
WHEREAS, Frank Battles lived a rich and purposeful life,
and those who were privileged to share in this esteemed man's
love and friendship will always remember him with great
tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Franklin
D. Battles and extend heartfelt sympathy to his 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 Franklin D. Battles.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2019,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate