H.R. No. 869 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of community leader Gloria Cadena Bewley 1-2 on January 14, 1995, has brought a great loss to the many relatives 1-3 and friends of this outstanding Texan, as well as to the entire 1-4 city of Eagle Pass; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Eagle Pass, Mrs. Bewley distinguished 1-6 herself as one of her hometown's most committed public servants; 1-7 the former city manager, she served as city secretary for many 1-8 years and also was employed at the Maverick County Tax Office and 1-9 the district attorney's office; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Throughout her career, this exceptional woman 1-11 remained one of the city's most articulate and passionate 1-12 supporters of education; in addition to her work with the Redeemer 1-13 Episcopal School, Mrs. Bewley served for eight years as a member of 1-14 the local school board, including one year as president, and she 1-15 brought expertise and experience to several key committees that 1-16 handled some of the city's most important school-related issues; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, Over the course of her life, Mrs. Bewley pursued a 1-19 quest to enrich her life and the lives of others through education; 1-20 this dedicated woman attended seminars and completed coursework in 1-21 real estate, school law, municipal law, election law, management 1-22 methods, and countless other subjects, and she inspired those 1-23 around her with her boundless energy and enthusiasm for lifelong 1-24 learning; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mrs. Bewley brought much joy and comfort to those 2-2 around her, and although her presence is gone from us now, the 2-3 memory of this remarkable individual will continue to live on in 2-4 the hearts of those whose lives she touched so profoundly during 2-5 her years on this earth; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gloria Cadena Bewley 2-8 and extend deepest sympathy to her relatives and friends; and, be 2-9 it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Gloria Cadena Bewley.