H.R. No. 712
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of an admired civic leader drew to a close
with the passing of Marilyn Ruth Cohn Schwartz on February 25, 2021,
at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Julius and Dorothy Cohn, the former
Marilyn Cohn was born in San Diego, Texas, on May 27, 1932, and grew
up in Harlingen; she majored in art at The University of Texas at
Austin, where A. R. "Babe" Schwartz won her heart; married on July
14, 1951, they settled in Galveston to raise four treasured sons,
Bob, Dick, John, and Tom; eventually, she knew the joy of welcoming
12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren into her extended family
circle, which also included many cousins and friends of her
children, to whom she was a second mother; she and her husband were
united for 67 years until his death in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Schwartz worked in a number of capacities,
including substitute teacher, secretary, and insurance agent;
moreover, her discipline and superb organizational skills were
crucial to her husband in his career in the Texas House and Senate,
beguiling even his staunch opponents with her grace and diplomacy;
active for decades in the Senate Ladies Club, she served as
president, secretary, and historian; she was a highly knowledgeable
docent at the Governor's Mansion, and she meticulously planned the
biennial Easter egg hunts on the grounds, even marshaling her grown
grandchildren into stuffy bunny and chicken costumes; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Schwartz served on
the board of Bank of the West and championed beach conservation as a
member of the Galveston Park Board of Trustees; she enjoyed using
her gifts as a painter and illustrated her mother's books; to the
end, she retained her wisdom, resolve, and marvelous sense of
humor; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Schwartz lived a life rich in family,
friends, and meaningful service, and she will forever hold a
special place in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Marilyn Schwartz and
extend deepest condolences to her loved ones; 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 Marilyn
Schwartz.
A. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 712 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House