SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 86

In Memory

of

Marsha Lester

WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the death of Marsha Sue Lester of Tyler on June 7, 2025, at the age of 83; and

WHEREAS, The former Marsha Morgan was born to Bruno and Maurine Morgan on January 2, 1942, in Corpus Christi, and she grew up sharing in the companionship of an older sister, Nancy; a graduate of W. B. Ray High School, she attended cosmetology school on a scholarship and went on to spend several years working for a beauty shop in Lichtenstein's Department Store; and

WHEREAS, One day at the store, she met her future husband, Ben Lester, and the couple married six months later on September 19, 1964; in the course of a rewarding union that spanned nearly 61 years, the couple created a fine family that included their three sons, Andrew, Aaron, and Arick, five grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great-grandson; and

WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, the passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that Marsha Lester brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marsha Sue Lester and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marsha Lester.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate