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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
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In Memory |
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of |
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Brent Paul Marceaux |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Bay City in mourning the loss of Brent Paul Marceaux, |
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who died May 6, 2021, at the age of 64; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Kaplan, Louisiana, Brent Marceaux was |
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born on August 29, 1956; he became an esteemed public servant, |
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and he led a fulfilling life that centered on his spiritual |
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faith, his love of family, and his devotion to his community; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all things, Brent cherished his family, and |
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he and his beloved wife, Kim Howze Marceaux, raised their two |
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children, Shawn Marceaux and Julie Marceaux Latson, by loving, |
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generous example; a doting father, Brent eagerly attended his |
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children's competitions and performances, and he took great joy |
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in spoiling his four grandchildren, Fisher and Beatrice Marceaux |
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and Wyatt and Hank Latson; and |
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WHEREAS, Brent loved cooking for others and he was the |
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successful owner of a popular catering business; he was famous |
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for his trademark Cajun dishes, and he is said to have cooked for |
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everyone in Bay City at least once as a volunteer at social |
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gatherings and community fund-raisers and benefits; and |
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WHEREAS, Brent also served the community in a number of |
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civic leadership roles; he was a city councilman in Bay City, and |
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he served on the boards of the Bay City Independent School |
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District and the Holy Cross School; he was also a member of the |
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Vestry of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church and a lifelong supporter |
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of local sports organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, A kind and gregarious gentleman, Brent Marceaux |
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never met a stranger, and he always made sure his cherished |
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friends and loved ones knew how much they meant to him; he was |
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beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be |
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treasured by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Brent Paul Marceaux; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Brent Marceaux. |
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Kolkhorst |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 29, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |