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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Joe Marshall for his many achievements as he approaches |
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his 92nd birthday in September; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Marshall was born September 12, 1925; he |
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attended high school in Roswell, New Mexico, and he entered the |
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United States Army at the age of 18 during his senior year; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall served the nation with distinction |
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in World War II, taking part in combat action in Belgium, France, |
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Germany, and the Netherlands; and |
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WHEREAS, After his military service, he worked in Flagstaff, |
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Arizona, and he met the woman who would become his beloved wife of |
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69 years, the late Wilma Marshall; they married on July 20, 1947, |
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and eventually settled in Abilene, where they both worked as |
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educators; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall earned his doctorate and worked |
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for 51 years at Abilene Christian College, where he taught |
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English and coached the golf team; he is a 60-year member of |
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Kiwanis International and served for a time as governor of its |
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Texas-Oklahoma district; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall has lived through times and |
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experienced events that most people only know through history |
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books; he is a beloved and respected member of his community, and |
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his accomplishments and generous spirit are a source of strength |
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and inspiration to those around him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Joe Marshall on |
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his many achievements and extend to him best wishes and |
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appreciation for his longtime service as an educator and a |
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dedicated Kiwanian; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Buckingham |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 24, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |