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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 849


In Memory

of

Marguerite Agnes Grissom


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Marguerite Agnes Grissom, who 
died April 30, 2005, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Marguerite Agnes Grissom was born in Germany on 
May 27, 1921, to Thekla and George Washington Grissom; although 
she was born blind, Marguerite had remarkable academic success 
and an exemplary career; and
	WHEREAS, Marguerite attended Texas School for the Blind 
and The University of Texas, where she earned a bachelor's degree 
in fine arts and a master's degree in music education; she taught 
music appreciation at Saint Edward's University from 1954 to 1974;
she also taught private piano and voice lessons and performed in 
many voice recitals; and
	WHEREAS, Parishioners were blessed with her music at Saint 
Mary's Cathedral, where she was a singer and organist for 41 years;
Marguerite was active in many organizations, including the 
Catholic Daughters of America and the Austin Women's Choir, and 
she was a volunteer during the formative years of classical radio
station KMFA; and
	WHEREAS, Marguerite enriched the lives of all who knew her 
with her love and compassion and her warmth and kindness; she was 
a generous and highly respected woman who 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 
Marguerite Agnes Grissom and extend sincere condolences to her 
bereaved family; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for 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 Marguerite Agnes Grissom.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate