78S40701 DS-D

By:  Seaman                                                       H.R. No. 102



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 45 consecutive years as a trustee of the Aransas 
Pass Independent School District board, Charlie Marshall has 
committed himself to realizing a high standard of education in the 
Aransas Pass school district; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall's long service as trustee began in 
1959; he held the office of vice president from 1961 to 1965 when he 
began his first term as president; his work on the board has helped 
to provide the children of Aransas Pass with educational 
opportunities with which they can achieve their goals and 
aspirations; and
	WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Marshall has been actively 
involved in his community in a wide range of areas; he has been the 
recipient of several civic awards for his many achievements 
performed in behalf of the people of the city, and numerous 
organizations have greatly benefited from the indefatigable 
leadership of this selfless individual; in 1997, a newly built 
elementary school was named in his honor to recognize his 
contributions to Aransas Pass; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Skidmore, Mr. Marshall moved to Aransas Pass 
and opened his business, Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes and 
Crematory, Inc., in 1949, yet over the past five decades, his true 
investment has been in the welfare of all of his fellow residents 
and the growth and prosperity of their community; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Charlie 
Marshall for his 45 years of service as trustee on the Aransas Pass 
Independent School District board of trustees and extend to him 
sincere appreciation for his immeasurable contributions to his 
adopted hometown; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Marshall as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.