SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1101


In Memory

of

Marcia Jean Parrish Shedden

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Marcia Jean Parrish Shedden, who died 
May 27, 2005, at the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, Born Marcia Gates, she moved with her family to 
South Texas in the early 1970s; she had exceptional musical 
talents, and used her lifelong love of music to forge a rewarding 
career; and
	WHEREAS, She was playing the piano professionally by the 
time she was 10; she helped support her family during the 
Depression and entertained the troops in World War II; when she 
was raising her children, she earned an income in a nine-to-five 
job selling pianos and organs and through public performances; 
and
	WHEREAS, She performed with a number of entertainers, 
including Gregory Hines, Phil Harris, Tennessee Ernie Ford,
and members of the "Lawrence Welk Show," and she played with the
Dean Canty Band for over 22 years; and
	WHEREAS, Marcia was highly respected professionally and 
personally, and she was renowned for her dauntless spirit, her 
perseverance, and her resolve to live her life to the fullest; 
she enriched the lives of all who knew her through her love and 
compassion and her warmth and enthusiasm; and

	WHEREAS, She was a devoted 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 extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Marcia Jean Parrish Shedden:  her son and 
daughter-in-law, Timothy and Mary Parrish; her daughters and 
sons-in-law, Tamara and Paul Cowen, Trina and Michael Boothe, 
Trudy and Reynaldo Garza, Trecia and Jamie Munal, and Julie
and Mike McKissick; her sister, Dottie Smith; and her four 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; 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 Marcia Jean Shedden.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate