By: Barrientos S.R. No. 392 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Lisa Marie Padilla 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Round Rock and Austin in mourning the untimely loss of 1-7 Lisa Marie Padilla who died February 20, 1993, at the age of 15; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A freshman at Round Rock High School, Lisa was 1-9 diagnosed with kidney failure in June, 1992; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Lisa's father, Jesse Padilla, donated one of his 1-11 own kidneys to his daughter in an effort to save her from a life of 1-12 constant dialysis; and 1-13 WHEREAS, After a successful operation, Lisa returned to a 1-14 few weeks of normal life, but later she was hospitalized for 1-15 problems with severe rejection; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A talented, intelligent student who enjoyed 1-17 writing poetry, Lisa was beloved by her classmates and by the 1-18 faculty at Round Rock High School; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Courageous and inspiring, Lisa was an exemplary 1-20 young woman whose valor in the face of her illness touched the 1-21 lives of many; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In spite of her difficult battles, Lisa rallied 1-23 time after time from medical setbacks, dialysis, surgery, and 2-1 hospital stays; and 2-2 WHEREAS, She consistently manifested concern for others 2-3 and was sensitive, generous, caring, and befriending; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A source of strength and joy to all who knew her, 2-5 Lisa lived her life to the fullest--rich in friendships, love of 2-6 family, and cherished adventures; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Lisa was a member of Saint 2-8 William's Catholic Church; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Lisa was a devoted daughter and granddaughter, and 2-10 she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her 2-11 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 bereaved family of Lisa Marie Padilla: her parents, Jesse and 2-15 Lynn Padilla; her brother and sister, Justin and Alexis; her 2-16 paternal grandparents, Maria Justa and Esteban Padilla; and her 2-17 maternal grandparents, Vern and Virginia Egger; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-20 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-21 it do so in memory of Lisa Marie Padilla. 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the 2-25 above Resolution was adopted by 3-1 the Senate on March 10, 1993, 3-2 by a rising vote. 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 Secretary of the Senate 3-5 _____________________________________ 3-6 Member, Texas Senate