SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
	In Memory
	of
	Corbett Kennard Stephens
	WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Corbett Kennard Stephens of
	Tyler on June 13, 2023, at the age of 48, brought an immeasurable
	loss to his family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on September 11, 1974, Cory Stephens
	was the son of Penny Stephens and Dr. Marvin Stephens, an
	orthodontist; he grew up with the company of two siblings, Trey
	and Brooke; as a boy, he dreamed of following in his father's
	footsteps, and he began helping to clean his office during
	summers in order to observe his work; he graduated with honors
	from The University of Texas at Austin and completed the
	orthodontic program at Baylor College of Dentistry in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Stephens began practicing with his father,
	and Stephens and Stephens Orthodontics thrived in both Tyler and
	Lindale; "Dr. Cory" loved caring for his patients, and he served
	his profession in a number of capacities, including as president
	of the Smith County Dental Society, as a diplomate of the
	American Board of Orthodontics, and as an active member of the
	Baylor College of Dentistry Orthodontic Alumni Association; in
	addition, he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National
	Dental Honor Society, the American Association of Orthodontists,
	the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, and the Charles H.
	Tweed International Foundation for Orthodontic Research and
	Education; he received the Scholastic Achievement Award from the
	Psi Omega Dental Fraternity; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Dr. Stephens served
	as president of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-North Texas
	Chapter, and he was a member of the Tyler Rose Festival's Order of
	the Rose; he was a man of faith, having grown up attending Marvin
	Methodist Church; he loved spending time with his family,
	especially at the lake house, where he taught many people how to
	water ski, or hunting at the ranch; his yellow lab, "Miss Bree,"
	was his constant companion; and
	WHEREAS, Although Cory Stephens is deeply missed, he has
	left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
	will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
	of Dr. Corbett Kennard Stephens and extend sincere sympathy to
	the members of his family: to his mother, Penny Kennard Stephens;
	to his sister, Brooke Marie Stephens; to his niece, Marlee Blythe
	Stephens; to his aunt and uncle, Dr. Jerry Lehmann and Janie
	Lehmann; to his cousin, Dr. Melissa Leigh Lehmann; and 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 Cory Stephens.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 19, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate