85R25882 CJM-D
By: Thierry H.R. No. 1873
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Hattie Valerie Elizabeth Marshall of Houston, who
passed away on April 17, 2017, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of James and Rolena Marshall, Hattie
Marshall was born on August 22, 1948, in Houston, and she grew up
with the companionship of four siblings, Sylvia, Elsie, Jeff, and
James; a bright and dedicated student, she graduated from Jack
Yates Senior High School in 1966 and went on to earn a bachelor's
degree from Prairie View A&M University; she later received her
master's degree from Texas Southern University, where she continued
her education as a doctoral student; and
WHEREAS, One week after her college graduation, Ms. Marshall
accepted a position with the Houston Independent School District
and embarked on a rewarding career as an educator and counselor that
spanned more than four decades; she was highly supportive of her
students, with whom she developed a strong rapport, and she earned
the admiration and respect of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Ms. Marshall was a valued
member of the Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
community; and
WHEREAS, Hattie Marshall will be remembered for her
eloquence, her warmth, and her sense of style, and those who were
fortunate enough to have known her will forever hold her close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Hattie Valerie
Elizabeth Marshall and extend sincere condolences 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Hattie
Marshall.