Senate Resolution No. 13 honors the life and memory of Mary E. Larsen Preuss Wilson, who passed away on June 23, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 16, 1932, she moved to Texas during her teenage years. After graduating from Navasota High School, she attended Sam Houston State Teachers College, where she met her first husband, Eugene H. Preuss. Together, they had four children and she later pursued a career in education, teaching sixth grade for 16 years after completing her bachelor's degree at East Texas State University. Following Eugene's death in 1988, she remarried John Wilson in 1995, enjoying life together until his passing in 2000.

The resolution expresses condolences to Mary Wilson's family, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, highlighting the cherished memories she left behind. It acknowledges her contributions to her community, her love for family, and her active participation in church and social activities. The Texas Senate adopted the resolution on September 4, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for her family, ensuring her legacy is remembered.