SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580
       WHEREAS, March 17, 2007, marks a very special day in the
life of Patsy Jean Sparks Marshall of East Tawakoni, for on that
date she is celebrating her 65th birthday; and
       WHEREAS, Patsy Sparks grew up in the Terrell area in
Kaufman County, and as a girl she enjoyed riding horses with her
siblings around the grounds of what is now Lake Tawakoni; and
       WHEREAS, In May of 1960, she graduated as valedictorian of
Terrell High School, and a month later she married Billy Jon Marshall;
the couple moved to Mesquite shortly thereafter and made their home
there for 23 years; they were blessed with two sons, Kyle and
Stuart, and today Mrs. Marshall also takes great pride in her six
grandchildren; and
       WHEREAS, Mrs. Marshall has been a valued resident of
East Tawakoni in Rains County for more than 20 years; retired
from Texas Commerce Bank, she rejoined the workforce in 1994, and
has since served as city secretary of East Tawakoni, working for
four local mayors during her notable tenure; she has also served
the community as Rains County Republican Party chair; and
       WHEREAS, A woman who cherishes her faith and family,
Patsy Marshall has made a lasting difference in the lives of
many, and she is an inspiration to all those who are privileged to
know her; now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
80th Legislature, hereby heartily congratulate Patsy Jean Sparks Marshall
on the joyous occasion of her 65th birthday and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mrs. Marshall as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Deuell
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2007.
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    Secretary of the Senate
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     Member, Texas Senate