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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the compassion and |
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kindness of Marc David Isenberg of Houston, who passed away on March |
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18, 2017, at the age of 68; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Houston on January 10, 1949, Marc Isenberg |
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was the eldest son of Nathan and Esther Isenberg; an Eagle Scout, he |
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grew up in Galena Park and Galveston and later moved to Austin, |
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where he earned his degree in psychology from The University of |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Isenberg graduated from the University of |
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Houston College of Law in May 1974 and went on to practice for years |
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as a litigator and insurance defense attorney, but he found his true |
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passion representing juveniles in the justice system; he believed |
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strongly that minors were entitled to the best defense he could |
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provide, and outside the courtroom, he volunteered his time as a |
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speaker at schools to help young people understand their legal |
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rights and the legal consequences of their conduct; and |
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WHEREAS, Also known for his passion for adventure, |
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Mr. Isenberg enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, fishing, cooking, |
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and learning to play the guitar, and some of his most exhilarating |
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experiences included hiking the Grand Canyon and skydiving; guided |
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by a strong sense of justice, he took a principled stand against |
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bullying and intolerance, and he modeled his oft-repeated maxim |
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that it costs nothing to be kind to people; and |
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WHEREAS, Beside him in all his endeavors was his wife and law |
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partner, Miriam Riskind; he also earned the affection of many loyal |
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friends, whom he referred to as his "band of brothers," and the |
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support and encouragement that he received from his loved ones was a |
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blessing to him during his battle with pancreatic cancer, which he |
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faced with characteristic courage, determination, and dignity; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his rewarding and accomplished life, |
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Marc David Isenberg inspired others with his desire to make a |
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difference, and his memory will be forever cherished by his devoted |
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family and friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Marc David Isenberg |
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and extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn his passing; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marc David |
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Isenberg. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1252 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 27, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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