By: Wentworth S.R. No. 354 1-1 By: Wentworth S.R. No. 354 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Virginia Cox Obriotti 1-6 WHEREAS, The citizens of San Antonio mourned the loss of one 1-7 of the city's beloved residents, Virginia Cox Obriotti, who died 1-8 February 13, 1997; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A kind and sympathetic lady, Mrs. Obriotti will be 1-10 remembered with gratitude for her generosity and warm hospitality; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Born in Martinsville, Indiana, Ginny arrived in Texas 1-13 during World War II and worked at Fort Sam Houston, where she met 1-14 her future husband, Jake Obriotti; the couple became the parents 1-15 of six wonderful children, and Ginny devoted her life to providing 1-16 a nurturing home for her family; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mrs. Obriotti welcomed her children's many friends, 1-18 and her house became their "haven"; she offered support and 1-19 encouragement to young people throughout her life; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Besides her love for her family, one of her special 1-21 pleasures was celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with her friend 1-22 Kay Molak in honor of their Irish heritage; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An avid gardener and horsewoman, Mrs. Obriotti also 2-1 took an interest in her community and volunteered her time and 2-2 energies to many organizations; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Virginia Obriotti leaves a legacy of compassion and 2-4 commitment that will continue to live in the memories of all who 2-5 were fortunate to share the friendship of this esteemed individual; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-9 family of Virginia Cox Obriotti: her sons and daughter-in-law, 2-10 Jake Obriotti, Jr., and D. G. and Colleen Goff; her daughters and 2-11 sons-in-law, Cathy Obriotti and Paul Green, Susan and Jack Moravcik, 2-12 Ginger and Larry Walsh, and JoJo and Donald Tiller; and her four 2-13 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-15 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-16 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-17 Virginia Cox Obriotti. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on March 19, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate