87R12814 BPG-D
 
  By: A. Johnson of Harris H.R. No. 712
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of an admired civic leader drew to a close
  with the passing of Marilyn Ruth Cohn Schwartz on February 25, 2021,
  at the age of 88; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Julius and Dorothy Cohn, the former
  Marilyn Cohn was born in San Diego, Texas, on May 27, 1932, and grew
  up in Harlingen; she majored in art at The University of Texas at
  Austin, where A. R. "Babe" Schwartz won her heart; married on July
  14, 1951, they settled in Galveston to raise four treasured sons,
  Bob, Dick, John, and Tom; eventually, she knew the joy of welcoming
  12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren into her extended family
  circle, which also included many cousins and friends of her
  children, to whom she was a second mother; she and her husband were
  united for 67 years until his death in 2018; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Schwartz worked in a number of capacities,
  including substitute teacher, secretary, and insurance agent;
  moreover, her discipline and superb organizational skills were
  crucial to her husband in his career in the Texas House and Senate,
  beguiling even his staunch opponents with her grace and diplomacy;
  active for decades in the Senate Ladies Club, she served as
  president, secretary, and historian; she was a highly knowledgeable
  docent at the Governor's Mansion, and she meticulously planned the
  biennial Easter egg hunts on the grounds, even marshaling her grown
  grandchildren into stuffy bunny and chicken costumes; and
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Schwartz served on
  the board of Bank of the West and championed beach conservation as a
  member of the Galveston Park Board of Trustees; she enjoyed using
  her gifts as a painter and illustrated her mother's books; to the
  end, she retained her wisdom, resolve, and marvelous sense of
  humor; and
         WHEREAS, Marilyn Schwartz lived a life rich in family,
  friends, and meaningful service, and she will forever hold a
  special place in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Marilyn Schwartz and
  extend deepest condolences to her loved ones; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marilyn
  Schwartz.