By: Luna S.R. No. 607 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Rosabella Saldana Najera 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Rosabella Saldana Najera 1-7 who died March 16, 1995, at the age of 51; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born May 26, 1943, in San Antonio, Rosabella Saldana 1-9 graduated from Brackenridge High School and married Roger Najera 1-10 on January 21, 1968; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mrs. Najera was dedicated to her work as a 1-12 registered day-care provider with Happy Homes, caring for children 1-13 in her home in addition to raising her own two children; and 1-14 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady with a gregarious personality, 1-15 Rosabella was beloved and respected for her many accomplishments 1-16 and for her engaging sense of humor; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Rosabella Najera lived her life to the fullest and 1-18 enjoyed dancing and cooking and giving parties for her sisters 1-19 and her friends; she faced her illness with valor, optimism, and 1-20 faith, and in spite of her difficult battle, she was consistently 1-21 sensitive, caring, and befriending; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, she worked tirelessly 1-23 as a volunteer at Saint Luke's Catholic School and often supervised 2-1 field trips at her children's school; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, compassion, and 2-3 generosity, she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 2-4 wisdom, warmth, and enthusiasm will not be forgotten by those who 2-5 knew her; and 2-6 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of Our Lady of 2-7 Guadalupe Catholic Church; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Rosabella Najera was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-9 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-10 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-13 bereaved family of Rosabella Saldana Najera: her husband, 2-14 Roger Najera; her son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and 2-15 Marguerite Najera; her daughter, Rebecca Najera; her mother, 2-16 Elvira Saldana; her sisters, Elvira Lopez, Severina Garcia, 2-17 Josie Espinoza, Dora Delgado, Ethel Saldana, Jo Ann Saldana, and 2-18 Lucille Mendez; and her grandson, Devin Najera; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-20 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-21 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-22 do so in memory of Rosabella Najera. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 3-1 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-2 on April 3, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 Secretary of the Senate 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Member, Texas Senate