HR1314 - In memory of Denise Elaine Marshall of Cedar Park.

      H.R. No. 1314       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The family and friends of Denise Elaine Marshall of   Cedar Park suffered an immeasurable loss with her death on   December 15, 2024, at the age of 63; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Ralph Marshall and Waveline Baker   Marshall, Denise Marshall was born in Piqua, Ohio, on August 9,   1961; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall was employed as an x-ray technician and   mammographer for more than three decades; in her free time, she   enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and arts and crafts; and          WHEREAS, In 2014, Ms. Marshall was diagnosed with Stage IV   lung cancer, and she was given less than a 10 percent chance of a   year's survival; she spent 10 months in hospice care during 2016,   but despite the many challenges of her illness, she lived another   decade after her diagnosis, all the while maintaining a positive   outlook; dedicated to helping others as well, she became an   advocate for lung cancer awareness, increased research funding, and   expanded screening for people at high risk; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall found her greatest fulfillment in   raising her beloved daughter, Corrine Richardson, who served as her   caregiver for 10 years; her fondest hope was to see her daughter   return to her studies and complete her bachelor's degree; in May   2024, Ms. Richardson graduated from The University of Texas at   Austin, and Ms. Marshall's sister, Shelia, traveled from Ohio to   join in celebrating this joyous milestone; Ms. Marshall's family   circle also included her sweet canine companion, Gus; and          WHEREAS, Although Denise Marshall is deeply missed by those   she left behind, they will continue to find inspiration in her   courage, compassion, and determination to make a positive   difference in the lives of others; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Denise Elaine   Marshall and extend sincere condolences to the members of her   family: to her daughter, Corrine Belle Richardson; to her sister,   Shelia Marshall Eckert; and to her other relatives and friends;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Denise   Marshall.     Bucy     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1314 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House