SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 571
In Memory
of
Marcus Ledbetter Yancey Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Marcus Ledbetter Yancey Jr., who died
November 16, 2018, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Yancey was born on June 28, 1925, in
Austin; he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the
onset of World War II and was assigned to the Military
Intelligence and Engineering School, where he earned a degree in
civil engineering from Georgia Tech University; and
WHEREAS, After serving as a staff intelligence officer in
China, he returned to Austin and received a mechanical
engineering degree from The University of Texas, where he was
also a standout athlete on the baseball and swimming teams; a
Southwest Conference champion, he was inducted into the
University of Texas Swimming Hall of Fame in 1995; and
WHEREAS, He worked in the private sector for a time before
joining the Texas Highway Department, where he served with
distinction for more than 35 years; he held a number of
leadership positions in the department and served as assistant
engineer-director and deputy executive director; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey was active in a wide range of public
service organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, the
President's Council on Physical Fitness, and the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes; he was a founder and coach of the Austin
Aquatic Club and was twice named Coach of the Year by the American
Swimming Coaches Association; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 65 years, the late
Alice Jean Yancey, were blessed with four children, Marc, Debbie,
Janis, and Tenley; his five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy for
him; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength, integrity, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom and his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Marcus Ledbetter Yancey Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Marcus Ledbetter Yancey Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate