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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61
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In Memory |
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of |
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Ronald Denney Sr. |
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with |
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the passing of Ronald Davis Denney Sr. of Marshall on July 16, |
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2025, at the age of 92; and |
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WHEREAS, Ronnie Denney was born in Marshall on October 13, |
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1932; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the |
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United States Air Force during the Korean War; he subsequently |
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returned to Marshall and established his own business, Denney's |
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Cleaners; he took great pride in his work and formed lasting |
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bonds with his loyal customers; and |
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WHEREAS, On October 6, 1951, Mr. Denney exchanged vows |
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with Jacquelyn Hartley, and the couple shared a rewarding |
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marriage that spanned more than six decades, before her passing |
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in 2013; Mr. Denney took great pride in their children, Cheryl |
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and Ronald, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of |
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seeing his family grow to include five grandchildren, seven |
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great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Denney was a valued |
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member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served as a lay |
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reader for many years; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed playing |
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golf and tennis; his other hobbies included operating ham radios, |
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building and flying model airplanes, and ballroom dancing with |
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his wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his devotion to his family, his |
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generosity of spirit, and his joyous zest for life, Ronnie Davis |
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enriched the lives of all who knew him, and they will forever hold |
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him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Ronald Davis Denney Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the |
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members of his family: to his daughter, Cheryl Denney; to his |
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grandchildren, Chrystal Osborn, Jackie Colvin, Hartley King, |
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Kristi George, and Everette Denney; to his great-grandchildren |
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and great-great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Ronnie Denney. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 15, 2025, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |