By:  Zaffirini                                        S.R. No. 1139
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                              Emma Huerta
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
    1-6  of Hebbronville in mourning the loss of Emma Huerta who died
    1-7  March 20, 1995, at the age of 74; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Born November 17, 1920, in Randado, Texas,
    1-9  Emma Huerta was the daughter of Juan and Ernestina R. Huerta; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Emma Huerta was dedicated to her work as a
   1-11  schoolteacher with the Jim Hogg County Independent School District
   1-12  where she worked for 41 years; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Miss Huerta was
   1-14  respected in the community for her many accomplishments; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, she
   1-16  gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth,
   1-17  and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her;
   1-18  and
   1-19        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of the Catholic
   1-20  Daughters of America; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Emma Huerta lived her life to the fullest, and she
   1-22  leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family
   1-23  and many friends; now, therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-2  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
    2-3  bereaved family of Emma Huerta:  her sisters, Eva Doerfler and
    2-4  Mercedes Garcia; and her three nieces, two nephews, and seven
    2-5  grandnieces and grandnephews; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
    2-7  members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
    2-8  Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
    2-9  in memory of Emma Huerta.
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                      President of the Senate
   2-12                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-13                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-14                               on May 22, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                        Member, Texas Senate