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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 698
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Marvin Stephens Jr.
5	5	WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
6	6	with the passing of Dr. Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr. of Tyler on
7	7	April 10, 2023, at the age of 81; and
8	8	WHEREAS, The son of Marvin Graydon Stephens Sr. and Emma
9	9	Charlotte Woods Stephens, Marvin Stephens was born in Fort Worth
10	10	on April 5, 1942; he attended Texas Tech University and served in
11	11	the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve; after graduating from Baylor
12	12	Dental School and the Baylor School of Orthodontics, he
13	13	established his practice in Tyler; dedicated to his patients and
14	14	to his profession, he was active in numerous organizations and
15	15	served in many leadership roles, including as president of the
16	16	Smith County Dental Society, the Baylor Orthodontic Alumni
17	17	Association, and the Southwest Component of the E. H. Angle
18	18	Society of Orthodontists; and
19	19	WHEREAS, Dr. Stephens was also engaged in his community; a
20	20	charter member of the Tyler Centurion Club, he was a longtime
21	21	member of the Tyler Lions Club and the Order of The Rose of The
22	22	Texas Rose Festival as well; a man of faith, he was a valued
23	23	member of Marvin Methodist Church, serving as a youth Sunday
24	24	school teacher and as an usher; and
25	25	WHEREAS, Above all, Dr. Stephens was devoted to his
26	26	family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Penny, and
27	27	he took great pride in his children, Brooke, Cory, and the late
28	28	Marvin Graydon Stephens III, who preceded his father in death;
29	29	over the years, he attended every one of his children's games,
30	30	recitals, and special events, and he enjoyed many happy hours
31	31	with his family relaxing at the lake and traveling; his son Cory
32	32	followed in his footsteps and joined his practice; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Although Marvin Stephens is deeply missed by
34	34	those he left behind, they will forever treasure their memories
35	35	of his warmth, kindness, and optimism; now, therefore, be it
36	36	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
37	37	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Marvin Graydon
38	38	Stephens Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
39	39	family: to his wife, Penny Kennard Stephens; to his son,
40	40	Dr. Cory Stephens; to his daughter, Brooke Marie Stephens; to his
41	41	granddaughter, Marlee Blythe Stephens; to his sister, Janie
42	42	Lehmann, and her husband, Dr. Jerry Lehmann; to his niece,
43	43	Dr. Melissa Lehmann; and to his other relatives and friends; and,
44	44	be it further
45	45	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
46	46	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
47	47	this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Marvin Graydon Stephens Jr.
48	48	Hughes
49	49	________________________________
50	50	President of the Senate
51	51	I hereby certify that the
52	52	above Resolution was adopted by
53	53	the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a
54	54	rising vote.
55	55	________________________________
56	56	Secretary of the Senate
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Member, Texas Senate