SR638 - In memory of Malcolm Marvin Wright.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 638       In Memory   of   Malcolm Wright            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the passing of Malcolm Marvin Wright on May 16,   2025, at the age of 91; and          WHEREAS, The son of William and Lillie Wright, Malcolm   Wright was born in Jonesville, Louisiana, on February 15, 1934;   he joined the United States Navy in 1954 and served as a "frogman"   tasked with underwater reconnaissance and demolition; following   two decades with the military, he retired as a DMC chief   draftsman Navy SEAL; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Wright earned his bachelor's degree from   Tennessee Baptist Temple University, and after completing a   master's degree in education at Stephen F. Austin State   University, he settled in East Texas; he served as a teacher and   coach for the Union Grove and White Oak Independent School   Districts before retiring from his second career; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Wright became the beloved   patriarch of a fine family that spanned four generations; he was   preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Wright, and by   both of his children, Michael Wright and Ginger Tolbert; and          WHEREAS, Although Malcolm Wright will be deeply missed, he   has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that   they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Malcolm Marvin   Wright and extend sincere condolences to the members of his   family: to his granddaughter, Holly Gilliam; to his   great-granddaughter, Alexandrea Gilliam; and to his other   relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Malcolm Wright.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate