SR79 - In memory of Toby Leon Taylor of Weatherford.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79       In Memory   of   Toby Taylor            WHEREAS, The passing of Toby Leon Taylor of Weatherford on   February 3, 2024, at the age of 53, brought an immeasurable loss   to his family and friends; and            WHEREAS, Toby Taylor was born to Larry and Linda Taylor in   Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on December 9, 1970, and he grew up with the   companionship of a brother, Trey; while attending Texas A&M   University, he met the love of his life, Beth, on a study abroad   trip in Italy; the couple married in 1993 and shared a fulfilling   union that spanned three decades; and            WHEREAS, Following his graduation from college, Mr. Taylor   worked for an architectural firm before joining his family's air   conditioning business, where he served as general manager for   more than 20 years; in 2016, he and his wife purchased a local   printing company, AlphaGraphics, which they built into a   successful business; and            WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Taylor was a longtime   congregant of Trinity Bible Church, where he served as a deacon   and was actively involved with the student ministry; he further   gave of his time and talents to the Weatherford ISD School Board,   the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, the Christian Men's   Fellowship of Parker County, and Boy Scout Troop No. 109; and            WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Taylor was devoted to his   family; he took great pride in his sons, Riley and Colby, and he   enthusiastically supported them in their various school and   extracurricular activities; in his leisure hours, he cherished   time spent with his loved ones, playing games and going on   camping trips and other adventures; and            WHEREAS, Toby Taylor possessed a generosity of spirit that   expressed itself in myriad ways, and he enriched the lives of   countless people with his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Toby Leon Taylor   and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to   his wife, Beth Taylor; to his sons, Riley and Colby Taylor; to his   parents, Larry and Linda Taylor; to his brother, Trey Taylor, and   his wife, Alexa; and to his other relatives and many friends;   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 Toby Taylor.     King                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 18, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate