SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Marilyn Antoinette Walton
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Marilyn Antoinette Walton, who died
  September 7, 2021, at the age of 71; and
         WHEREAS, Marilyn Walton was born on March 1, 1950, and she
  was raised by her parents on a firm foundation of love, laughter,
  and learning in the Fairpark and Singing Hills neighborhoods of
  Dallas; she discovered and explored her dynamic musical talents
  as a young girl, and she went on to develop a six-octave vocal
  range that captivated audiences around the globe; and
         WHEREAS, Marilyn earned a bachelor of science degree from
  Elmhurst College and a master's degree in political science from
  The University of Texas at Arlington; she spent her days in the
  late 1970s teaching history at John McDonough High School in the
  New Orleans Parish School System and her nights performing at
  jazz clubs in the French Quarter and Tremé; and
         WHEREAS, The esteemed vocalist displayed her incredible
  skill by performing on stages across the Americas, Europe, and
  China; she also lived in Russia for several years working as an
  administrative liaison for the United States, teaching opera for
  the Russian Ministry of the Arts, and serving a residency as the
  chief vocalist for the Russian Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra; and
         WHEREAS, Marilyn found additional success as a
  businesswoman through her management of the Marilyn Walton
  Entertainment Group; she was a devoted advocate for social and
  economic justice and a favored performer at the First Baptist
  Church of Dallas, and she remained a loyal member of Alpha Kappa
  Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, throughout her life; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of incomparable grace, talent, and
  charm, Marilyn Walton was a treasured Texan and a cherished
  friend to many; she will long be remembered with respect and
  admiration by all who were privileged to share in her life;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Marilyn Antoinette Walton;
  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 Marilyn Antoinette Walton.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 14, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate