Bill Text: TX SR39 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Joe Marshall on the occasion of his 92nd birthday.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-07-24 - Reported enrolled [SR39 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR39-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Joe Marshall for his many achievements as he approaches | ||
his 92nd birthday in September; and | ||
WHEREAS, Joe Marshall was born September 12, 1925; he | ||
attended high school in Roswell, New Mexico, and he entered the | ||
United States Army at the age of 18 during his senior year; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall served the nation with distinction | ||
in World War II, taking part in combat action in Belgium, France, | ||
Germany, and the Netherlands; and | ||
WHEREAS, After his military service, he worked in Flagstaff, | ||
Arizona, and he met the woman who would become his beloved wife of | ||
69 years, the late Wilma Marshall; they married on July 20, 1947, | ||
and eventually settled in Abilene, where they both worked as | ||
educators; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall earned his doctorate and worked | ||
for 51 years at Abilene Christian College, where he taught | ||
English and coached the golf team; he is a 60-year member of | ||
Kiwanis International and served for a time as governor of its | ||
Texas-Oklahoma district; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall has lived through times and | ||
experienced events that most people only know through history | ||
books; he is a beloved and respected member of his community, and | ||
his accomplishments and generous spirit are a source of strength | ||
and inspiration to those around him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Joe Marshall on | ||
his many achievements and extend to him best wishes and | ||
appreciation for his longtime service as an educator and a | ||
dedicated Kiwanian; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Buckingham | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on July 24, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |