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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 67


In Memory

of

Bruce Wayne Marshall

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Bruce Wayne Marshall, 
who died June 23, 2005, at the age of 51; and
	WHEREAS, Born December 12, 1953, to E.O. and Norma Marshall,
Bruce graduated from Ray High School with honors in 1972 as a 
four-sport letterman; and
	WHEREAS, Bruce earned a bachelor's degree in physical 
education and health from The University of Texas at Arlington, 
where he was an Academic All-American pitcher and still holds 
several pitching records; he went on to earn a master's degree 
from Baylor University and a midmanagement degree from
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and
	WHEREAS, In 1979, Bruce began his high school coaching 
career at King High School, where he served as head baseball 
coach; during a 24-year career, he coached at various schools 
before returning to Corpus Christi to coach at Ray and Carroll 
High Schools; he coached football, baseball, and wrestling, and 
many of his baseball players received college scholarships; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding coach earned the respect of his 
colleagues and that of his students, who remember his dedication 
to his work and the sense of fair play, teamwork, and discipline 
he instilled in them; he retired from his position as a coach in 
May of this year; and

	WHEREAS, A passionate scuba diver, Bruce often traveled
to South America and the Caribbean Sea to dive, and he certified 
many local divers as a Professional Association of Diving 
Instructors master instructor; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and admirable 
leadership, he gave generously of himself to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by
those who knew him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Bruce Wayne Marshall:  his 
mother, Norma Lorene Marshall; his sister, Brenda Marshall; and 
his aunt, uncles, and cousins; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his 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 Bruce Marshall.
                                                                          Brimer




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 12, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate