By Gallego                                             H.R. No. 910
       74R9909 PFG-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of Elvira Cobos on October 24, 1994, at
    1-2  the age of 89, has brought great sadness to the many friends and
    1-3  relatives of this beloved citizen of Alpine; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Ms. Cobos was a native Texan and a lifelong resident
    1-5  of this charming city north of the rugged Big Bend country; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A dedicated homemaker, mother, and grandmother, this
    1-7  extraordinary woman created a loving environment for her close-knit
    1-8  family of seven children, each of whom benefited immeasurably from
    1-9  her steady guidance and loving support and who, in turn, brought
   1-10  their mother much happiness through their extensive achievements;
   1-11  and
   1-12        WHEREAS, In recent years, Ms. Cobos watched with joy as her
   1-13  family was blessed by the addition of many grandchildren and
   1-14  great-grandchildren, who at last count totalled 87 in number; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Throughout her fulfilling life, Elvira Cobos
   1-16  endeared herself to others with her remarkable kindness, sincerity,
   1-17  and cheerful nature, and the memory of her gentle spirit will long
   1-18  endure in the hearts of the many individuals whose lives she
   1-19  touched during her years on this earth; 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 Elvira Cobos and
   1-22  extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
   1-23  daughters, Enedina Cobos, Elma C. Macias, Faye C. Leos, and Viola
   1-24  C. Voris; to her sons, Jose Cobos, Benito Cobos, and Pat Cobos; and
    2-1  to her 32 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren; and, be it
    2-2  further
    2-3        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-4  prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
    2-5  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
    2-6  Elvira Cobos.