SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 819

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Nettie Murry for her role in educating the public about 
the dangers of random violence; and
	WHEREAS, Nettie Murry created the Marsai Alert Crime 
Prevention and Education Organization after her daughter,
Marsai Murry, was killed in an act of random violence; Marsai was 
hit by a stray bullet intended for someone else after a high 
school football game; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated organization teaches young people 
and community members to focus on educating and preventing random 
violence before it occurs; and
	WHEREAS, Random violence affects men and women of all 
races, religions, ages, and incomes; it has far-reaching and 
long-standing consequences; and
	WHEREAS, Composed of people from all walks of life, this 
admirable organization seeks to personalize the issue for the 
public by using Marsai's name and face to represent all victims 
of random violence and its tragic consequences; and
	WHEREAS, Putting aside her pain and grief, Nettie Murry has 
lent her time, her energy, and her daughter's name to this vital 
cause as a lasting tribute to her only child; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Nettie Murry for her selfless 
work in educating the public about the threat of random violence 
and her compassionate desire to spare others such pain; and,
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate