SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292
In Memory
of
Marilyn Munroe Hurtt
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Marilyn Munroe Hurtt, who died August 7,
2020, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Munroe was born on May 31, 1938, in
Lancaster, Texas; she moved to Dallas with her family as a young
girl, and at the age of 12, she began helping her father with his
filing and office work when he served as a school principal and
administrator; she attended schools in Oak Cliff, and she earned
her diploma from Sunset High School; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn was the beloved wife of Michael B. Hurtt;
she was blessed with a son, the late William T. Ernest, and her
grandson, Lucas, was a source of much pride and joy for her; she
placed great value in family and encouraged her family members to
cherish time spent together, and she took pleasure in collecting
pieces of family history to share among her relatives; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn was committed to serving others and to
supporting her community, and she enjoyed focusing on bettering
the world around her; in 1988, she and her husband purchased the
funeral home in DeSoto, and for 32 years, she served the
community with compassion and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn devoted her time to volunteering and to
serving as a member of various committees; she was an advocate
for a range of community initiatives, and she was known as a ready
source of strength and guidance for others in times of need; and
WHEREAS, A woman of charm, intelligence, and grace, she was
a light in the lives of those around her; she loved spending time
in nature and especially took joy in the Texas bluebonnets and
the sunsets at her cherished Tranquility Farm; she was a true
lady and a treasured citizen of the Lone Star State, and she will
long be remembered with admiration and affection by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Marilyn Munroe Hurtt; 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 Marilyn Hurtt.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 21, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate