S.R. No. 539
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, Hortencia Cisneros of Corpus Christi was crowned
1-3 Ms. Texas Senior America 1995 on February 4 in Dallas at the eighth
1-4 annual pageant to honor outstanding Texas women; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Selected from among 20 beautiful ladies who vied for
1-6 the crown, Mrs. Cisneros became the first Hispanic and the first
1-7 resident of Corpus Christi to win the coveted title; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Wearing a turquoise dress, ankle boots, and hot pink
1-9 ribbons in her silver hair, the spirited winner danced to mariachi
1-10 music in the senior beauty contest; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Addressing the judges, Mrs. Cisneros eloquently
1-12 stated that her philosophy of life was rooted in her belief that
1-13 those acts with the most enduring value brighten the spirit,
1-14 enlighten the mind, and encourage the heart of another; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Leader of a group of dancers called Las Abuelitas,
1-16 the talented individual entertains residents at area nursing homes
1-17 with the ballet folklorico; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Sponsored by Memorial Funeral Home, Mrs. Cisneros
1-19 recently retired from her position there as a secretary after 15
1-20 years of outstanding employment; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Mother of six and grandmother of 10, Mrs. Cisneros
1-22 will contend for the national contest in Biloxi, Mississippi, on
1-23 June 3, 1995; the 42 state winners who are competing will be judged
2-1 on an evening gown and talent contest and interviews with judges;
2-2 and
2-3 WHEREAS, Hortencia's energy, poise, talent, and charm have
2-4 brought her much-deserved recognition, and she is a splendid
2-5 representative for women of the "age of elegance"; now, therefore,
2-6 be it
2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-8 74th Legislature, hereby extend heartfelt congratulations to
2-9 Hortencia Cisneros for becoming the 1995 Ms. Texas Senior America
2-10 and extend best wishes to her for continued success in the national
2-11 competition; and, be it further
2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
2-13 as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
2-14 Truan
2-15 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff
2-16 Barrientos Leedom Rosson
2-17 Bivins Lucio Shapiro
2-18 Brown Luna Sibley
2-19 Cain Madla Sims
2-20 Ellis Moncrief Turner
2-21 Gallegos Montford Wentworth
2-22 Galloway Nelson West
2-23 Harris Nixon Whitmire
2-24 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini
2-25 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-1 ______________________________________
3-2 President of the Senate
3-3 I hereby certify that the above
3-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-5 on March 23, 1995.
3-6 ______________________________________
3-7 Secretary of the Senate
3-8 ______________________________________
3-9 Dean of the Senate