SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
In Memory
of
Marie Barnhart Hightower Hudson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Marie Barnhart Hightower Hudson, who
died June 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, A woman of many talents and interests, she served
in numerous capacities over the course of her professional
career; she was an elementary school teacher before entering the
realm of government and politics, and she pursued all her
endeavors with great dedication; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hudson was the first woman to be elected and
confirmed by the Texas Senate as its Sergeant-at-Arms; she served
as a staff member in the United States Congress and joined her
husband for more than a decade as a political consultant for such
organizations as Planned Parenthood, the Children's Defense
Fund, and People for the American Way; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage and compassion, she gave
unselfishly to others, and her generosity, her strength in the
face of adversity, 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 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 Marie Barnhart Hightower
Hudson: her husband of 35 years, Michael; her son and
daughter-in-law, Jeff Hightower, Jr., and his wife, Jill; her
daughters and sons-in-law, Lauryn and Clint Edwards and Meredyth
and Andy Wohlgenant; her brothers, Bobby Barnhart, Jr., and
Thomas Barnhart; and her grandchildren; 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 Marie Barnhart Hightower Hudson.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate