| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 425 |
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| 2 | 2 | | In Memory |
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| 3 | 3 | | of |
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| 4 | 4 | | Margaret Wright |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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| 6 | 6 | | commemorates the life of Margaret Wright, who died December 6, |
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| 7 | 7 | | 2020, at the age of 78; and |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Margaret Wright was a much-treasured citizen and |
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| 9 | 9 | | a legendary musician whose artistry and compassion for others had |
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| 10 | 10 | | a profound impact on her East Austin community; and |
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| 11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, Born on February 21, 1942, she grew up in a |
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| 12 | 12 | | musical family; she attended L. C. Anderson High School, and she |
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| 13 | 13 | | went on to graduate from Huston-Tillotson University in 1964; and |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an |
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| 15 | 15 | | elementary school teacher, and she taught music for many years at |
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| 16 | 16 | | the Texas Preparatory School, where she focused on instilling in |
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| 17 | 17 | | her students the discipline and emotional spirit necessary to |
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| 18 | 18 | | become successful musicians; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, She was best known as a beloved piano player and |
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| 20 | 20 | | singer who performed at venues across the city, including the |
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| 21 | 21 | | Driskill Hotel, Ego's, Cedar Street, the Cloak Room, Charlie's, |
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| 22 | 22 | | the Skylark Lounge, and many others; her encyclopedic knowledge |
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| 23 | 23 | | of American music styles and songs and her enthusiasm for playing |
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| 24 | 24 | | before every type of audience made her a legend in the Austin |
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| 25 | 25 | | music community; she was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of |
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| 26 | 26 | | Fame in 2015; and |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, She and her husband, Joe Wright, enjoyed more than |
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| 28 | 28 | | 50 years of marriage together; they were blessed with a daughter, |
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| 29 | 29 | | Joely, who was a source of much pride and joy for her; and |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, A woman of courage, determination, and kindness, |
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| 31 | 31 | | she served as a mentor to many of her fellow musicians, and she |
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| 32 | 32 | | will long be remembered for her countless contributions to her |
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| 33 | 33 | | community; and |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife and mother, and she leaves |
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| 35 | 35 | | behind memories that will be cherished forever by all who were |
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| 36 | 36 | | privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it |
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| 37 | 37 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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| 38 | 38 | | Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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| 39 | 39 | | family of Margaret Wright; and, be it further |
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| 40 | 40 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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| 41 | 41 | | her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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| 42 | 42 | | Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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| 43 | 43 | | memory of Margaret Wright. |
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| 44 | 44 | | Eckhardt |
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| 45 | 45 | | ________________________________ |
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| 46 | 46 | | President of the Senate |
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| 47 | 47 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 48 | 48 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 49 | 49 | | the Senate on May 17, 2021, by a |
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| 50 | 50 | | rising vote. |
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| 51 | 51 | | ________________________________ |
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| 52 | 52 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 53 | 53 | | ________________________________ |
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| 54 | 54 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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