In memory of David Lawrence Murphy.

89(R) SR 671 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate