SR671 - In memory of David Lawrence Murphy of Atlanta.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 671       In Memory   of   David Murphy            WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with   the passing of David Lawrence Murphy of Atlanta on April 6, 2025,   at the age of 91; and          WHEREAS, The son of John and Gladys Murphy, David Murphy   was born in Texarkana on February 4, 1934, and he grew up with the   companionship of four siblings, Jean, Robert, Kenneth, and   Elizabeth; his family resided in Delaware and California during   his youth before returning to Texas and settling in Bloomburg,   where he graduated from high school in 1953; answering his   nation's call to duty, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was   stationed in Germany; and          WHEREAS, Following his discharge, Mr. Murphy wed his   sweetheart, the former Sarah Stanley, on June 18, 1955, and the   couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 65 years until   her passing; he took great pride in their five children, Sharon,   Kay, David, Suzanne, and Paul, and through the years, he had the   pleasure of seeing his cherished family grow to include 15   grandchildren, Chad, Katy, Ryan, Chelsey, Nicole, Quin, Carly,   Chloe, Aris, Sadie, Brenna, Kiersten, Allison, Breanne, and   Logan, as well as 25 great-grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Murphy worked for Shell Oil Company in   Pasadena while earning a bachelor's degree from East Texas State   College, and he subsequently embarked on a remarkable 53-year   career as a teacher and coach; over the years, he coached   basketball, football, baseball, tennis, and track, and he made a   positive difference in the lives of countless students; among the   many highlights of his career, he was inducted into the Western   Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in 2005, after   coaching women's basketball at Frank Phillips College; and          WHEREAS, In his later years, Mr. Murphy became an avid   gardener, and he enjoyed tending to his many rosebushes; he also   took pleasure in listening to audiobooks, completing jigsaw   puzzles, and spending time with his grandchildren and   great-grandchildren; a man of faith, he was a member of First   Baptist Church Atlanta; and          WHEREAS, Although David Murphy is deeply missed, he has   left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they   will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of David Lawrence   Murphy and extend sincere condolences 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 David Murphy.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate