SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125
In Memory
of
Maurine Viola Gustafson Kocurek
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Maurine Viola
Gustafson Kocurek, who died June 17, 2011, at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, Maurine Viola Gustafson Kocurek was born November
25, 1912, in rural Travis County to Ida and Carl Gustafson; she
moved with her family to Austin at a young age and went on to
graduate from Austin High School, earning both academic and
commercial diplomas; and
WHEREAS, She married Willie Kocurek, the love of her life,
in 1934, and the couple raised two children, Neal and Kay; a firm
believer in the value of education, she played a vital role in her
children's schooling and extracurricular activities, serving as
president of the Parent Teacher Association and participating in
Brownies and Cub Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kocurek was instrumental in helping her
husband start his business, the Willie Kocurek Company, and she
later provided invaluable support when he returned to The
University of Texas at Austin to study law; and
WHEREAS, Active in community and civic affairs, Mrs.
Kocurek was founding president of the Lions' Ladies Luncheon Club
and a life member of the Austin Women's Club; she was a member of
the advisory board of the Austin Community College Senior Academy
and was named Outstanding Citizen in 1989 by the Adult Services
Council of Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kocurek was a devout Christian who practiced
her faith in her daily life; she was a member of University United
Methodist Church, where she served on the administrative board
and the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and was a member of the
Fellowship Forum Sunday School class; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strength, compassion, and warmth, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom and her enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and although she will be deeply missed by her family and
countless friends, she will continue to live in their hearts and
minds for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Maurine Viola Gustafson
Kocurek; 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 Maurine Viola Gustafson Kocurek.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate