H.R. No. 323
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Coralia Schotz was recently honored in a
    1-2  "Celebration of Life" reception held at the Rebekah Baines Johnson
    1-3  Retirement Center as one of a number of remarkable women ranging in
    1-4  age from 90 to 98 who have not only lived life, but have embraced
    1-5  it to the fullest; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Born on March 24, 1901, in San Salvador, El
    1-7  Salvador, she visited Mexico as a young woman and met a German
    1-8  mining engineer, whom she later married; the couple traveled
    1-9  extensively throughout Mexico during their long and rewarding life
   1-10  together and their marriage was blessed by the birth of eight
   1-11  children; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Her oldest son, who distinguished himself as a
   1-13  member of the U.S.  Army, brought his family to the United States
   1-14  in 1946, where they have continued to make a home for themselves in
   1-15  the ensuing years; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Mrs. Schotz's caring nature, talent in the kitchen,
   1-17  and love of beautiful flowers has always made her home a welcome
   1-18  retreat for her many friends and family members; when asked what
   1-19  advice she would pass on to the younger generation, Mrs. Schotz
   1-20  responded with these words, "Be nice with your family.  Keep family
   1-21  values and traditions," a philosophy that has endeared her to all
   1-22  who have had the privilege to share her love throughout the years;
   1-23  and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Coralia Schotz is a beloved member of her community
    2-1  whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the lives of
    2-2  countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her at this
    2-3  time; now, therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-5  Legislature hereby honor Coralia Schotz and extend warmest best
    2-6  wishes to her for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it
    2-7  further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-9  prepared for Mrs. Schotz as an expression of highest regard by the
   2-10  Texas House of Representatives.