S.C.R. No. 6 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Marice Densal Wilson of Hawkins on September 8, 2021, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, The son of Reba Forrister and Curtis Wilson, Densal Wilson was born in Mineola on November 25, 1936, and he grew up with the companionship of six siblings, Darlene, George, Robert, Kimball, Jerry, and Marion; in 1955, he graduated from Hawkins High School, where he played football and baseball and was honored as Best All Around; he went on to become a welder and often used his skills to build flagpoles for his friends and neighbors; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Wilson benefited from the love and support of his wife, Virginia, with whom he shared a fulfilling union that spanned six and a half decades; he took great pride in his three children, Ray, Ronny, and Robin, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include eight grandchildren, Timothy, Benjamin, Aaron, Sean, Jacquelyn, Claire, Abigail, and Peyton, and 11 great-grandchildren; this beloved man enjoyed playing Santa Claus at Christmastime, and he was active in the Wood County Riding Club; sustained by a strong and abiding faith, he was a valued congregant of Holly Brook Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Densal Wilson possessed a generosity of spirit that expressed itself in myriad ways, and he enriched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Marice Densal Wilson and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Marice Densal Wilson. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 6 was adopted by the Senate on October 12, 2021, by a rising vote. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on October 18, 2021, by a rising vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Governor