By Gallego H.R. No. 866 74R9911 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Big Spring resident Martha Baeza on 1-2 October 18, 1994, at the age of 67, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 many relatives and friends of this outstanding Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Presidio on June 2, 1927, this exceptional 1-5 woman lived in Anton before moving to Big Spring in 1990, and over 1-6 the years she made many invaluable contributions to the betterment 1-7 of her community and state; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Dedicating much of her life to building a warm and 1-9 nurturing home for her family, Mrs. Baeza enjoyed a happy and 1-10 successful marriage with her husband Manuel and adored and 1-11 cherished her 11 stepchildren; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mrs. Baeza was a devoted member of the community of 1-13 faith at the Church of Christ and will be long remembered for the 1-14 compassion, kindness, and charity she brought to every facet of her 1-15 life; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Though her presence is gone from us now, the memory 1-17 of this remarkable woman will continue to live on in the hearts of 1-18 all those whose lives she touched during her years on this earth; 1-19 now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Martha Baeza and 1-22 extend profound sympathy to the members of her family: to her 1-23 husband, Manuel B. Baeza of Big Spring; to her stepsons, Pablo 1-24 Baeza of Odessa and Robert Baeza, Jerry Baeza, and Manuel Baeza, 2-1 Jr., of Big Spring; to her stepdaughters, Virginia Aguirre of 2-2 Phoenix, Arizona, Alicia Williams of Little Rock, Arkansas, Sara 2-3 Carrasco of Pecos, Mary Helen Requena of Midland, and Viola 2-4 Salgado, Frances Pesina, and Rosa Vega of Big Spring; to her 2-5 sister, Paz De Martinez of Ojinaga, Mexico; and to her many other 2-6 relatives and friends; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Martha Baeza.