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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Marilyn Antoinette Walton
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Marilyn Antoinette Walton, who died
7	7	September 7, 2021, at the age of 71; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Marilyn Walton was born on March 1, 1950, and she
9	9	was raised by her parents on a firm foundation of love, laughter,
10	10	and learning in the Fairpark and Singing Hills neighborhoods of
11	11	Dallas; she discovered and explored her dynamic musical talents
12	12	as a young girl, and she went on to develop a six-octave vocal
13	13	range that captivated audiences around the globe; and
14	14	WHEREAS, Marilyn earned a bachelor of science degree from
15	15	Elmhurst College and a master's degree in political science from
16	16	The University of Texas at Arlington; she spent her days in the
17	17	late 1970s teaching history at John McDonough High School in the
18	18	New Orleans Parish School System and her nights performing at
19	19	jazz clubs in the French Quarter and Tremé; and
20	20	WHEREAS, The esteemed vocalist displayed her incredible
21	21	skill by performing on stages across the Americas, Europe, and
22	22	China; she also lived in Russia for several years working as an
23	23	administrative liaison for the United States, teaching opera for
24	24	the Russian Ministry of the Arts, and serving a residency as the
25	25	chief vocalist for the Russian Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Marilyn found additional success as a
27	27	businesswoman through her management of the Marilyn Walton
28	28	Entertainment Group; she was a devoted advocate for social and
29	29	economic justice and a favored performer at the First Baptist
30	30	Church of Dallas, and she remained a loyal member of Alpha Kappa
31	31	Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, throughout her life; and
32	32	WHEREAS, A woman of incomparable grace, talent, and
33	33	charm, Marilyn Walton was a treasured Texan and a cherished
34	34	friend to many; she will long be remembered with respect and
35	35	admiration by all who were privileged to share in her life;
36	36	now, therefore, be it
37	37	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
38	38	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
39	39	condolences to the bereaved family of Marilyn Antoinette Walton;
40	40	and, be it further
41	41	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
42	42	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
43	43	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
44	44	memory of Marilyn Antoinette Walton.
45	45	West
46	46	________________________________
47	47	President of the Senate
48	48	I hereby certify that the
49	49	above Resolution was adopted by
50	50	the Senate on October 14, 2021, by
51	51	a rising vote.
52	52	________________________________
53	53	Secretary of the Senate
54	54	________________________________
55	55	Member, Texas Senate