By Maxey H.R. No. 323 74R6402 PAN-D 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.