1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 930 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Marilyn Nelson 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Denton County and all Texans in mourning the loss of 1-8 Marilyn Nelson, who died May 17, 1997, at the age of 66; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Those who knew her as a tireless champion of her 1-10 community will celebrate her life through music and memories 1-11 at a service on May 29, 1997, at Lakeland Baptist Church in 1-12 Lewisville; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A woman of many facets, Marilyn Nelson was a devoted 1-14 wife to Jim Nelson, a wonderful mother to her four children, and a 1-15 loving grandmother to her 11 grandchildren; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Resourceful and determined, Mrs. Nelson was an active 1-17 leader in Denton County civic affairs for almost 30 years; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Admired and respected by all who knew her, this 1-19 courageous woman was a mentor to many and an unfailing benefactor 1-20 to countless worthy causes; and 1-21 WHEREAS, An active participant in state politics, 1-22 Marilyn Nelson was a recipient of the Outstanding Republican 1-23 Volunteer Award, a delegate to the state Republican convention 2-1 for 25 years, a delegate to the White House Conference on Small 2-2 Business, and a precinct chairman for almost 25 years; a member of 2-3 the Senate Inner Circle, her service and leadership were almost 2-4 unparalleled; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Nelson paved the way for her community's arts, 2-6 philanthropic, and political associations; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Selected recipient of the Lewisville Chamber of 2-8 Commerce's first Woman of the Year Award in 1989, she was honored 2-9 for her leadership roles in the Lewisville Arts Council, Community 2-10 Action League, Tejas American Cancer Society, Varied Arts Club, and 2-11 Cross Timbers Girl Scout Council; and 2-12 WHEREAS, In her later years, Marilyn Nelson surpassed 2-13 numerous health setbacks, including being on crutches for 32 years, 2-14 and overcame almost insurmountable obstacles to lead a full and 2-15 exciting life filled with service to others; and 2-16 WHEREAS, A talented woman of many accomplishments, Mrs. Nelson 2-17 was hardworking, ingenious, dignified, and charming; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Marilyn Nelson will be remembered for her legacy of 2-19 courage, dedication, kindness, loyalty, community leadership, and 2-20 love of life; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-22 75th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Marilyn Nelson 2-23 and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her family: 2-24 her husband, Jim Nelson; her sons, Mike Nelson, Spence Nelson, and 2-25 Chris Nelson; her daughter, Sarah Tedesco; her brother, Tom McMann; 3-1 her mother-in-law, Kitty Nelson; her 11 grandchildren; and her 3-2 lifelong companion, Helen Richardson; and, be it further 3-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 3-4 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-5 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 3-6 in memory of Marilyn Nelson. 3-7 Truan 3-8 Armbrister Galloway Ogden 3-9 Barrientos Harris Patterson 3-10 Bivins Haywood Ratliff 3-11 Brown Lindsay Shapiro 3-12 Cain Lucio Shapleigh 3-13 Carona Luna Sibley 3-14 Duncan Madla Wentworth 3-15 Ellis Moncrief West 3-16 Fraser Nelson Whitmire 3-17 Gallegos Nixon Zaffirini 3-18 Bullock, President of the Senate 3-19 ______________________________________ 3-20 President of the Senate 3-21 I hereby certify that the above 3-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-23 on May 29, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-24 ______________________________________ 3-25 Secretary of the Senate 3-26 ______________________________________ 3-27 Dean of the Senate