Bill Text: TX SR368 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Micheline Trigaci Kay of Austin.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-28 - Reported enrolled [SR368 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR368-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 368
In Memory
of
Micheline Trigaci Kay
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Micheline Trigaci Kay,
who died February 16, 2011, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Born December 2, 1944, in Cairo, Egypt, Michele
lived in London, Hong Kong, Saigon, San Francisco, Paris, Tel
Aviv, New York, Dallas, and Austin; well-traveled and fiercely
independent, she met her challenges throughout her life with
courage, honesty, and humor; and
WHEREAS, Michele's first language was French; she learned
English at the age of 12 while living in London after her family
was exiled from Egypt; as a teenager, she hitchhiked across India
and Europe; at the age of 20, she married Keith Kay, and the
couple had two children, Deborah and Warren; and
WHEREAS, Michele led a remarkable life, personally and
professionally; her professional life was grounded in journalism
and included stints in politics, business, and community
leadership; her career as an international journalist began at
the age of 17, when she served as a reporter for the Hong Kong
Standard; she later served as an editor and a columnist for the
Dallas-Fort Worth Business Journal and was an editor for Texas
Business Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Michele moved to Austin in 1988 and held various
posts with the Austin American-Statesman; her work included
serving as a business editor, an editorial writer, a Washington
correspondent, and a Texas Capitol reporter; she obtained her
United States citizenship in 1997 and married her beloved Robert
Schultz in January of 1999; and
WHEREAS, In her late 50s, Michele attended Saint Edward's
University, where she earned her bachelor's degree; she went on
to earn her master's degree from the university in 2005 and then
served as an assistant journalism professor and as a school
newspaper adviser; she was beloved by her students and fellow
faculty members and was respected for her many accomplishments;
and
WHEREAS, Michele was also an exemplary community leader
who served on The Nature Conservancy of Texas Advisory Council
and on the board of directors for the Austin Playhouse; she was a
member of the Open Forum Club, the Tuesday Club, and the Writers'
League of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Michele was a source of inspiration to others
during the course of her illness, which she faced with
determination and courage; a woman of uncommon strength and
wisdom, she gave unselfishly of her time to her family and
friends, and she will forever be remembered with deepest
appreciation and affection by all who were privileged to share in
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Micheline Trigaci Kay: her husband, Robert Schultz;
her children, Deborah and Warren; her brother, Jean Pierre
Trigaci; and her five grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Michele Kay.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate