SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
In Memory
of
Vida Marcet
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Vida Marcet, who died December 7, 2020,
at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Vida Marcet was born on February 11, 1949, in
Mexico City; she enjoyed an idyllic childhood and developed
passions for art, music, culture, and education before going on
to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees from the National
Autonomous University of Morelos; and
WHEREAS, She had a distinguished career as an educator; she
first served as an elementary education and kindergarten
teacher, and later, she was an administrator with Mexico's
federal education agency; and
WHEREAS, She married Arnold Garcia Jr. of Austin in 2008,
and she was deeply devoted to her adopted family, especially her
stepchildren and step-grandchildren, who were a source of much
pride and joy for her; she particularly enjoyed family vacations
to locales across the country and around the world; and
WHEREAS, After her move to Texas, she quickly began to
treasure the state, and she took great pleasure in such
traditions as country and Tejano music, chicken fried steak, and
Tex-Mex cuisine; she was an avid participant in the Celebrate
Texas events surrounding March 2; and
WHEREAS, Vida was a woman of warmth, grace, and generosity
who gave unselfishly to others; she will long be remembered for
her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, and she leaves
behind memories that will be cherished forever 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Vida Marcet; 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 Vida Marcet.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate