TITLE: In memory of Lawrence James Tanner, Jr., of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lawrence James Tanner, Jr., of Waco.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends are celebrating the life of Lawrence James Tanner, Jr., of Waco, who passed away on April 19, 2011, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, "Ted" Tanner was born to L. J. and Barbara Green Tanner on July 31, 1923, in Athens, Texas; during World War II, he served his country faithfully as a member of the United States Navy; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tanner was joined in marriage to the former Mary Edna Hunt, and the couple shared a rewarding relationship that was further enriched with the addition of two children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan worked as a claim and damage supervisor for the MKT Railroad for 16 years, the Pennsylvania Railroad for 22 years, and Conrail until his retirement; a man of strong faith, Mr. Tanner served his fellow congregants at Oaklawn Baptist Church in the roles of deacon and custodian, and he often greeted worshipers and visitors to the church, welcoming everyone with a warm smile; and WHEREAS, Ted Tanner enriched the lives of all who were privileged to share in his love and friendship, and they will forever remember him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lawrence James Tanner, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Mary Edna Tanner; to his daughters and son-in-law, Kathleen Tanner and Susan and Michael Smedley; to his granddaughters, Nadine Stepp, Serena and Teresa Smedley, Jane Peterson, and Jennifer Holley; to his great-grandchildren, Isabella and Rosemary Stepp, Avarey and Brianna Peterson, and Cypher and Bastian Holley; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ted Tanner. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2233 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House