By: Turner S.R. No. 584
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Marvin York Vick, Jr.
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
1-6 citizens of Madisonville in mourning the untimely loss of
1-7 Marvin York "M. Y." Vick, Jr., who died March 9, 1995, at the age
1-8 of 51; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Born January 3, 1944, in Houston, M. Y. Vick
1-10 was a longtime resident of Madisonville; he graduated from
1-11 The University of Texas and served on active and reserve duty in
1-12 the United States Marine Corps; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Vick was dedicated to his work as a lumberman
1-14 and rancher in Madison County; he managed Vick Lumber Company and
1-15 also served as president of Del Rios Salt Water, Incorporated; and
1-16 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Marvin Vick was respected
1-17 for his talents and his many accomplishments; and
1-18 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he was a director of the
1-19 Madisonville State Bank, a member and chairman of the Madison County
1-20 Hospital Board, the director of the Madison County Industrial
1-21 Foundation, and a past president of the Madison County Chamber of
1-22 Commerce; and
1-23 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
2-1 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
2-2 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
2-3 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was a member of the First
2-4 United Methodist Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of
2-5 Trustees, Associate Lay Leader, and Chairman of the Pastor-Parish
2-6 Committee; and
2-7 WHEREAS, Marvin Vick was a devoted husband and father, and
2-8 he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
2-9 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
2-12 family of Marvin York Vick, Jr.: his wife, Diana Baldwin Vick; his
2-13 daughters, Corrie Vick, Elizabeth Vick, and Katherine Vick; and his
2-14 mother, Gladys Heath Vick; and, be it further
2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-16 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-17 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
2-18 in memory of Marvin Vick.
2-19 ______________________________________
2-20 President of the Senate
2-21 I hereby certify that the above
2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23 on April 3, 1995, by a rising vote.
2-24 ______________________________________
2-25 Secretary of the Senate
3-1 ______________________________________
3-2 Member, Texas Senate