By Davila H.R. No. 1243 74R14392 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Angela Vera Morales on June 7, 1994, 1-2 at the age of 87, brought a great loss to the many friends, 1-3 relatives, and admirers of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born May 5, 1907, in San Antonio, she married Felix 1-5 H. Morales on March 12, 1928, and together they shared 60 years of 1-6 mutual respect and devotion until his passing; Mrs. Morales and her 1-7 husband entered into many worthy and innovative endeavors together, 1-8 having established the first Hispanic-owned and operated funeral 1-9 home in Houston and pioneering Hispanic radio stations KLVL in 1-10 Pasadena and KFHM in San Antonio; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. Morales overcame 1-12 adversity, poverty, and prejudice to light the way for others; she 1-13 preached and practiced self-discipline, self-reliance, and 1-14 perseverance, and was renowned in South Texas for her humanitarian 1-15 efforts, for her pioneering firsts, and for her tireless work to 1-16 improve the lives of those less fortunate; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Among the well-deserved accolades given Mrs. Morales 1-18 for her exceptional achievements were the 1983 Business Woman of 1-19 the Year award from Minority Enterprise Development, the Most 1-20 Distinguished Mexican-American Award by Fiestas Patrias, the LULAC 1-21 Outstanding Service Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award by the 1-22 YWCA, the 1994 Zaragoza Award for Outstanding Community Dedication, 1-23 and designation as an honorary citizen of the city of Pasadena in 1-24 1990; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Shortly before her death, the Felix and Angela 2-2 Morales Memorial Foundation was founded to help disadvantaged 2-3 students pursue their dream of a higher education, and the 2-4 organization remains a fitting tribute to this remarkable woman, 2-5 who truly made her community and state a better place in which to 2-6 live through her extraordinary generosity; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Angela Vera Morales was a woman of rare compassion 2-8 and strength; although she has been greatly missed by all who knew 2-9 her, her memory surely lives on in the hearts of the many people 2-10 whose lives she touched during her time on this earth; now, 2-11 therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby honor the life of Angela Vera Morales and extend 2-14 sincere sympathy to the many friends and relatives of this esteemed 2-15 lady; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-18 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-19 Angela Vera Morales.