Bill Text: TX SR425 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Margaret Wright.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-17 - Reported enrolled [SR425 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR425-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Margaret Wright | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of Margaret Wright, who died December 6, | ||
2020, at the age of 78; and | ||
WHEREAS, Margaret Wright was a much-treasured citizen and | ||
a legendary musician whose artistry and compassion for others had | ||
a profound impact on her East Austin community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born on February 21, 1942, she grew up in a | ||
musical family; she attended L. C. Anderson High School, and she | ||
went on to graduate from Huston-Tillotson University in 1964; and | ||
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an | ||
elementary school teacher, and she taught music for many years at | ||
the Texas Preparatory School, where she focused on instilling in | ||
her students the discipline and emotional spirit necessary to | ||
become successful musicians; and | ||
WHEREAS, She was best known as a beloved piano player and | ||
singer who performed at venues across the city, including the | ||
Driskill Hotel, Ego's, Cedar Street, the Cloak Room, Charlie's, | ||
the Skylark Lounge, and many others; her encyclopedic knowledge | ||
of American music styles and songs and her enthusiasm for playing | ||
before every type of audience made her a legend in the Austin | ||
music community; she was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of | ||
Fame in 2015; and | ||
WHEREAS, She and her husband, Joe Wright, enjoyed more than | ||
50 years of marriage together; they were blessed with a daughter, | ||
Joely, who was a source of much pride and joy for her; and | ||
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, determination, and kindness, | ||
she served as a mentor to many of her fellow musicians, and she | ||
will long be remembered for her countless contributions to her | ||
community; and | ||
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife and mother, and she leaves | ||
behind memories that will be cherished forever 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of Margaret Wright; 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 Margaret Wright. | ||
Eckhardt | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 17, 2021, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |