SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 397
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Peggy Koski
 
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Peggy Ann Koski of Leander on December 9, 2024, at the
  age of 92; and
 
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Andrew Evans Green and Verna
  Wilson Green, the former Peggy Green was born at her parents'
  home in Marianna, Arkansas, on December 12, 1931; she grew up
  with two older sisters, Zilah and Hilda, and graduated from
  Marianna High School; after attending Blue Mountain College,
  she transferred to the University of Mississippi, where she
  met her future husband, Onnie R. "Rudy" Koski; they were
  blessed with five treasured children, Laura, Peggy, Arnall,
  John, and Zilah; and
 
         WHEREAS, The family moved a number of times during
  Dr. Koski's long tenure with the Veterans Administration; in
  1972, Mrs. Koski became the first woman elected to the city
  council of Derby, Kansas; during Dr. Koski's time as a professor
  of dentistry at the University of Tennessee, Mrs. Koski embarked
  on a successful career as a realtor with Crye-Leike Real Estate
  in Memphis; an arts afficionado, she loved dance and music,
  especially opera; she was a longtime supporter of the Poplar Pike
  Playhouse at Germantown High School, where three of her children
  performed; her kindness, wit, and vibrant personality brightened
  the days of everyone around her, and she was called "Mama Kitty"
  by her children's friends; and
 
         WHEREAS, In retirement, Dr. and Mrs. Koski built their
  dream home in Moss Point, Mississippi, where they enjoyed many
  happy moments on the coast with their children and grandchildren;
  following Hurricane Katrina, they returned to Texas; the devoted
  couple shared a fulfilling marriage of 65 years until the passing
  of Dr. Koski in 2016; sustained by a strong faith, Mrs. Koski was
  a valued congregant of First Baptist Church in Moss Point and
  St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Katy; moreover, she was a
  member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority for 75 years; and
 
         WHEREAS, Although Peggy Koski is deeply missed, she has
  left her loved ones with many cherished memories, and she will
  forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore,
  be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Peggy Ann Koski
  and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her
  children, Laura Leigh Koski, Peggy Suzanna Cincotti, Arnall
  Rudolph Koski, John Eric Koski, and Zilah Jane Daley; to her
  grandchildren, Andrew, Adam, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Ryan, Lindsey,
  Shannon, Caraline, Jackson, Sophie, and Ella; to her
  great-grandchildren, Lily, Onnie, Elliott, and Bailey; and to
  her many other relatives 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 Peggy Ann Koski.
 
  Hughes, Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 14, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate