Senate Resolution No. 159 honors the memory of Gladys Faye Avitts Stone, who passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, she moved to Texas at the age of 12 and graduated from Friendswood High School in 1958 before attending Friends Bible College in Kansas. Gladys had a successful career as a respiratory therapist and was actively involved in her community, serving in various capacities including as a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a delegate to Republican conventions. She was also a dedicated member of her church choir.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to her husband, Glenn R. Stone Sr., their two sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members and friends. It acknowledges the warmth and kindness Gladys brought to those around her and concludes with a directive for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for her family, ensuring her legacy is remembered by the Texas Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2025.