1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 417 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Consuelo Sada Canseco 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the people of 1-6 Laredo in mourning the loss of Consuelo Sada Canseco, whose recent 1-7 death saddened citizens throughout the state; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A well-known South Texas philanthropist and a highly 1-9 respected leader in the Laredo community, Consuelo Canseco was born 1-10 in Monterrey, Mexico; she married Dr. Francisco M. Canseco, a noted 1-11 Laredo physician and surgeon; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Consuelo Canseco and her husband were firm believers 1-13 in the transforming power of education, and their support of 1-14 higher education in our state is exemplified in their extraordinary 1-15 monetary gift to Texas A&M International University, which enabled 1-16 the institution to build a nursing facility; on March 24, 1997, 1-17 the official dedication was held for Canseco Hall, now the home 1-18 of Texas A&M International University's College of Science and 1-19 Technology and School of Nursing; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Consuelo Canseco 1-21 was greatly admired for her hard work, her many accomplishments, 1-22 and her resourceful leadership; she was a lifetime member of the 1-23 Auxiliary of Mercy Regional Medical Center and the Tri-County 2-1 Medical Auxiliary; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Consuelo Canseco was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-3 grandmother who lived her life to the fullest, and she leaves 2-4 behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and 2-5 many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-8 family of Consuelo Sada Canseco: her eight children and 19 2-9 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-12 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-13 in memory of Consuelo Canseco. 2-14 Zaffirini 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on April 1, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate