By: Turner S.R. No. 582 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Louise Viviano Ottea 1-5 WHEREAS, The citizens of Mumford and Hearne were deeply 1-6 saddened by the passing of Louise Viviano Ottea, well-known area 1-7 columnist and humanitarian, who died December 17, 1994, at the age 1-8 of 86; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Recognized for her warmheartedness and sympathy 1-10 for others, the beloved individual spent her life helping those 1-11 in need through her church work and her involvement in numerous 1-12 charitable organizations; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Born in Robertson County on October 30, 1908, 1-14 to Jamie and Lee Viviano, Louise spent her childhood in Bryan 1-15 and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School; following her 1-16 marriage to Marion M. Ottea, she returned to Robertson County 1-17 where she remained the rest of her life; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mrs. Ottea was a member of 1-19 Saint Mary's Catholic Church and was active in the altar society; 1-20 she also volunteered her time and energies to the Mumford 1-21 Independent School District; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mrs. Ottea was involved in the development of 1-23 many historical events in "The Bottom" and for many years wrote 2-1 "The Brazos Bottom Bits" in the Hearne Democrat, keeping area 2-2 residents informed of the events in the lives of those near and 2-3 dear to her; and 2-4 WHEREAS, She was interested in politics and worked 2-5 tirelessly for the Robertson County Democratic Party; she also 2-6 devoted untold hours during the Vietnam War working for the 2-7 American Red Cross to connect servicemen abroad with loved 2-8 ones at home in time of need; and 2-9 WHEREAS, She leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment 2-10 that will live on in the memories of her family and all whose lives 2-11 she touched through her philanthropy; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 family of Louise Viviano Ottea: her son, M. M. Ottea, Jr.; her 2-15 grandchildren, Mathis M. Ottea III, Justina Louise Herklotz, 2-16 Monica Marie Ottea, and Felicita Michelle York; and her three 2-17 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-20 the Texas Senate and, when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in 2-21 memory of Louise Ottea. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on April 3, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate