SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas recognizes the
late Larry Wayne Marusik, a former firefighter with the Ellinger
Volunteer Fire Department, who is being posthumously honored
with a 2021 Star of Texas Award; and
WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Award honors peace officers,
firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who have
been seriously injured or were killed in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Larry Marusik served with distinction in the
Army Air National Guard and enjoyed a long career as a welder
and successful fabricator in Houston; in 2014, he and his wife,
Diane Marusik, returned to Ellinger, where they had married in
1971; and
WHEREAS, On March 23, 2018, Larry succumbed to injuries he
had endured while on a fire and rescue mission 13 days earlier as
a member of the Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department; he made the
ultimate sacrifice after four years of distinguished service
with the department and many years of service to his cherished
community; and
WHEREAS, Larry Marusik faced the unique challenges of his
volunteer service with courage and dedication, and it is truly
fitting that he be honored for his bravery and his commitment to
public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
and legacy of Larry Wayne Marusik; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
his honor.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 20, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate