SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63


In Memory

of

Marguerita Chapman


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Marguerita Chapman, 
who died January 9, 2004, at the age of 57; and
	WHEREAS, Marguerita was born April 12, 1946, in
London, England, to Dr. Norman James and Maud James; she was 
raised in Melbourne, Australia, where she completed her nurse's 
training; she moved to the United States when she was 18; and
	WHEREAS, She married Jerry Chapman in Dallas on
August 26, 1967, and moved with her family to Austin in 1975;
she graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and devoted 
her life to her family and her church; she was an active member
of Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church and of the Daughters of
The King Episcopal Order; and
	WHEREAS, Marguerita was an extraordinary woman whose 
search for reality was beautiful; she was a model of strength and 
courage, and her ability to find joy in everyday life in spite of 
personal challenges was an inspiration to those who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, She loved her family, traveling, particularly to 
Scotland, and classical music, especially the Three Tenors;
she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby honor and commemorate the life of 
Marguerita Chapman and extend sincere condolences to her bereaved
family:  her husband, Jerry Chapman; her son, James Chapman;
her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Alex Serrano; her brothers, 
Dr. Karl James, Johann James, and Dr. Pietro James; and her 
adored granddaughter, Ava; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her 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 Marguerita Chapman.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 31, 2005, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate