TITLE: In memory of Marie Dusek of Tyler.

SUMMARY: In memory of Marie Dusek of Tyler.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Marie Dusek of Tyler on June 16, 2025, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Vivian LaPeyre Todd and Walter Lee Todd Sr., the former Marie Todd was born in Tyler on July 2, 1934, and she grew up with the companionship of a brother, Walter; she graduated in 1951 from Tyler High School, and she went on to attend Tyler Junior College, where she was a member of the Apache Belles; after her graduation, she completed her education at Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1955; and WHEREAS, She exchanged vows with Dan Dusek on October 29, 1955, and the couple shared a fulfilling union that spanned six and a half decades until his passing in 2021; Mrs. Dusek took great pride in their two children, Dennis and Debbie, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her treasured family grow to include four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Dusek enjoyed a rewarding career as a home economics teacher at both Tyler High School and Tyler Junior College; she later opened Country Bear Antiques with her husband, and the couple conducted estate sales and operated booths at various venues; a woman of strong faith, she was a valued member of First Christian Church of Tyler; and WHEREAS, Although Marie Dusek will be deeply missed, she has left her 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, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marie Dusek and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Dennis Dusek and his wife, Missy, and Debbie Holman and her husband, John Braunschweig; to her son-in-law, Tony Holman; to her grandchildren, Maggie Holman, Taryn McDonald and her husband, Drew, and Devin and Ryan Dusek; to her great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marie Dusek. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2025, by a rising vote.