SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 782
In Memory
of
Marjory Kent Vickery
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Lewisville in mourning the loss of Marjory Kent
Vickery, who died on May 4, 2017, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Marjory Vickery was born on July 13, 1926; she
shaped a life of purpose as a champion of education, and she
enriched the lives of others by her warmth, her humor, and her
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, Marjory graduated from Southern Methodist
University and became a world traveler and a trailblazing citizen
of the Lewisville community; she was the first woman to be
elected to serve on the board of the Lewisville Independent
School District; she was later the first Republican woman to be
elected to the Texas State Board of Education, and with that
victory, she also became the first Republican in Denton County to
be elected to state office; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vickery is noted for playing a key role in
developing vital student safety measures, such as implementing
speed limits in school zones and assigning crossing guards at
designated sidewalks; she also worked with the Lewisville
Independent School District Education Foundation to increase
funding for students and teachers; in 2003, Vickery Elementary
School opened its doors in honor of her many years of exceptional
work on behalf of the school district; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vickery shared 63 years of marriage with the
late Paul Byron Vickery, and their loving relationship and
happiness served as an example for their five children, their six
grandchildren, and their six great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Marjory Vickery was a treasured Texan who was
respected and admired for her tireless work on behalf of young
citizens; she was recognized on numerous occasions for her many
contributions to her community, and she leaves behind memories
that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Marjory Kent Vickery; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
family as an expression of deepest sympathy fromtheTexasSenate
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Marjory Vickery.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate