R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Concepcion H. Farias on
 1-2     January 6, 1999, at the age of 82, has brought a great loss to the
 1-3     relatives and friends of this esteemed woman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Masapil, Zacatecas, Mexico, Mrs. Farias
 1-5     later moved to Texas, making her home in Laredo; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Mrs. Farias was known for her benevolence, which was
 1-7     readily seen through her familial relationships; she and her
 1-8     husband, the late Hector Farias, Sr., provided their six children
 1-9     with a solid base of love, trust, and respect, giving them the
1-10     confidence and support that have enabled them to become the people
1-11     they are today; and
1-12           WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mrs. Farias gave generously of
1-13     her time to St.  John Neuman's Catholic Church, and she was
1-14     employed by the Laredo Independent School District's central
1-15     kitchen until 1989; in addition, her participation as a charter
1-16     member of the Beype Social Club created lasting friendships and
1-17     many delightful moments in her life; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the love of
1-19     Mrs. Farias will long miss her presence, and her unique spirit will
1-20     surely live on in the hearts and minds of those who loved her; now,
1-21     therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Concepcion H. Farias
1-24     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her
 2-1     children and their spouses, Dr. Hector Farias, Jr., and Diana
 2-2     Farias, Carlos L. and Linda Farias, Luis Felipe and Jo Emma Farias,
 2-3     Ana Isabel and J. R. Muller, Guillermo E. and Laura Farias, and
 2-4     Arturo R. and Maria Eugenia Farias; to her 20 grandchildren and
 2-5     seven great-grandchildren; to her sisters-in-law, Angelina F.
 2-6     Gonzales and Griselda Casso; to her brother-in-law, Daniel O.
 2-7     Farias; and to her nieces and nephews; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
2-10     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-11     Concepcion H. Farias.
                                                                     Cuellar
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 95 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on February 2, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House