By: Denton H.R. No. 528 73R7940 LBD-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Mary Rose Patronella on March 20, 1-2 1993, at the age of 74, is a great loss to her family and friends 1-3 and to the many members of her church and community who were 1-4 touched by her remarkable spirit; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Mrs. Patronella was a dedicated 1-6 member of All Saints Catholic Church and an esteemed resident of 1-7 her community, where she eagerly contributed to the enrichment of 1-8 the lives of those around her through her friendship and generous 1-9 acts of service; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Together with her husband of 58 years, John 1-11 J. Patronella, Sr., this devoted wife and mother worked diligently 1-12 throughout her lifetime to create a warm and loving home for her 1-13 family; she took an active role in the lives of her four children, 1-14 instilling in them strong moral values and encouraging them with 1-15 love and support in all their endeavors; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Patronella's kind and gentle nature brightened 1-17 the lives of many people, and she will be deeply missed by all who 1-18 were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Rose Patronella 1-21 and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her 1-22 husband, John J. Patronella, Sr.; to her sons and daughter-in-law, 1-23 Charles J. and Paula Patronella, Louis J. Patronella, and Jude 1-24 B. Patronella; to her grandchildren, including our former colleague 2-1 the Honorable David M. Patronella, Mary Patronella Kiesewetter, 2-2 Cathy Patronella Brady, and Larry S. Patronella; to her four 2-3 beloved great-grandchildren; to her sister and brother-in-law, Lena 2-4 and John Mattern; and to her niece, Marcia Mattern; and to the many 2-5 other relatives and friends of this special woman; and, be it 2-6 further 2-7 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-8 for the members of her family and that when the Texas House of 2-9 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Rose 2-10 Patronella.