TITLE: In memory of Malcolm Marvin Wright.

SUMMARY: In memory of Malcolm Marvin Wright.

FULL TEXT:
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.