Bill Text: TX SR425 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Margaret Wright.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
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 | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 17, 2021, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
