TITLE: In memory of Denise Elaine Marshall of Cedar Park.

SUMMARY: In memory of Denise Elaine Marshall of Cedar Park.

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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