SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
In Memory
of
Corbett Kennard Stephens
WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Corbett Kennard Stephens of
Tyler on June 13, 2023, at the age of 48, brought an immeasurable
loss to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on September 11, 1974, Cory Stephens
was the son of Penny Stephens and Dr. Marvin Stephens, an
orthodontist; he grew up with the company of two siblings, Trey
and Brooke; as a boy, he dreamed of following in his father's
footsteps, and he began helping to clean his office during
summers in order to observe his work; he graduated with honors
from The University of Texas at Austin and completed the
orthodontic program at Baylor College of Dentistry in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephens began practicing with his father,
and Stephens and Stephens Orthodontics thrived in both Tyler and
Lindale; "Dr. Cory" loved caring for his patients, and he served
his profession in a number of capacities, including as president
of the Smith County Dental Society, as a diplomate of the
American Board of Orthodontics, and as an active member of the
Baylor College of Dentistry Orthodontic Alumni Association; in
addition, he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National
Dental Honor Society, the American Association of Orthodontists,
the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, and the Charles H.
Tweed International Foundation for Orthodontic Research and
Education; he received the Scholastic Achievement Award from the
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Dr. Stephens served
as president of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-North Texas
Chapter, and he was a member of the Tyler Rose Festival's Order of
the Rose; he was a man of faith, having grown up attending Marvin
Methodist Church; he loved spending time with his family,
especially at the lake house, where he taught many people how to
water ski, or hunting at the ranch; his yellow lab, "Miss Bree,"
was his constant companion; and
WHEREAS, Although Cory Stephens is deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
of Dr. Corbett Kennard Stephens and extend sincere sympathy to
the members of his family: to his mother, Penny Kennard Stephens;
to his sister, Brooke Marie Stephens; to his niece, Marlee Blythe
Stephens; to his aunt and uncle, Dr. Jerry Lehmann and Janie
Lehmann; to his cousin, Dr. Melissa Leigh Lehmann; and to all who
mourn his passing; 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 Cory Stephens.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 19, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate