SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 169
In Memory
of
Marian Gunst Crutchfield
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Marian Gunst
Crutchfield, who died February 1, 2009, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Marian was born in Corpus Christi on October 12,
1916, the only child of Lester and Mary Gunst; after a hurricane
destroyed their home on North Beach in 1919, the family moved to
Chicago and then Dallas before returning to Corpus Christi, where
her father owned a book and stationery store; and
WHEREAS, She graduated from Corpus Christi High School and
attended Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans and The University
of Texas; she was married to the late Tom Browne, the late Ben F.
Vaughan, Jr., and John C. Crutchfield; and
WHEREAS, Marian was one of the original debutantes and a
longtime member of the Order of de Pineda and the Antiques and
Flowers Garden Club; she was a member of the board of directors of
KEDT Public Television and the advisory board of the Corpus
Christi Museum; and
WHEREAS, Noted for her grace, her generosity of spirit, and
her devotion to her family, Marian enjoyed a full and active
life; she was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and she
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by her family
and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Marian Gunst Crutchfield: her husband, John C.
Crutchfield, and his children, Catherine and Howard; her
daughter, Barbara Browne McClellan, and her husband, John, and
their children, Michael McClellan and Kathleen McClellan Parks;
her son, Steve Browne, and his wife, Carolyn, and their
daughters, Meredith, Emily, Sarah, and Ellen Browne; and the
Vaughn and Rossi-Landi families; 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 Marian Gunst Crutchfield.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 10, 2009,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate