Bill Text: TX SR32 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 32 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Marilyn Estelle Berglund Samuelson.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-30 - Reported enrolled [SR32 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR32-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32


	In Memory
	of
	Marilyn Estelle Berglund Samuelson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Marilyn Estelle Berglund Samuelson, who
	died August 5, 2021, at the age of 91; and
	WHEREAS, Marilyn Berglund was born on her family's farm in
	the Manda community on June 7, 1930; she was proud of her Swedish
	heritage, and she was baptized, confirmed, and married at New
	Sweden Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member; and
	WHEREAS, Marilyn shared more than 50 years of marriage with
	the late David W. Samuelson Sr.; she guided their five children
	by loving spiritual example, and over the years she was blessed
	with 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Marilyn was a hardworking Texas woman who helped
	run the family farm and held positions with several state
	agencies; she played a key role in establishing the Manville
	Water Supply Corporation, the Travis County Emergency Services
	District 13, and several civic groups, and she served as a
	delegate to Africa for the United States Department of
	Agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, Marilyn took great joy in protecting and
	promoting local history and was integral to the preservation of
	the Manda School; she worked tirelessly in her service and
	affiliations with several historical clubs, and she helped to
	create the New Sweden Heritage Center and the New Sweden Church
	Historical Society; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of great faith and spiritual devotion,
	Marilyn Samuelson was a treasured steward of the New Sweden
	community and a trusted friend to many; she leaves behind
	memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged
	to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Marilyn Estelle Berglund
	Samuelson; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Marilyn Samuelson.

	Eckhardt



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on September 30, 2021,
		by a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate