SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 384

In Memory

of

Marlin C. Young

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Nacogdoches in mourning the loss of Marlin C. Young, who died January 24, 2009, at the age of 69; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Mr. Young served the Nacogdoches community for 40 years as an educator and administrator at Stephen F. Austin State University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Young began his career at the university as an instructor in the College of Business; he went on to serve as dean of the College of Business and as provost and vice president for academic affairs; and

WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the university secured accreditation for the College of Business from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mr. Young served on the board of the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, and he served on the board at First United Methodist Church and the Wesley Foundation; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, dedication, and compassion, he gave generously to others, and his family and friends will continue to live with the cherished memories of his life and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Marlin C. Young; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 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 Marlin C. Young.

Nichols

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate