1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 168 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Petra Garcia Torres 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas mourns the loss 1-6 of Petra Garcia Torres, who died January 16, 1999, at the age 1-7 of 84; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born February 17, 1914, in Gonzales, Texas, 1-9 Petra Garcia married Hilario Torres, Sr., who preceded her 1-10 in death; and 1-11 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Petra Torres was dedicated to 1-12 her work as a homemaker and was respected in the community for her 1-13 many accomplishments; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 1-15 she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, 1-16 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Petra attended 1-18 Saint Patrick's Catholic Church and was a member of the 1-19 Guadalupanas, the Sacred Heart Society, and the Altar Society; 1-20 and 1-21 WHEREAS, Petra Torres was a devoted wife, mother, and 1-22 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 1-23 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-2 the bereaved family of Petra Garcia Torres: her sons and 2-3 daughters-in-law, Ignacio and Sofia Torres, Hilario Torres, Jr., 2-4 and Anna Torres, Norberto and Connie Torres, and Reynaldo and 2-5 Roxanne Torres; her daughters and son-in-law, Angelica and 2-6 Luis Pena and San Juanita Torres; her sister, Eugenia Sandoval 2-7 and her 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and, be 2-8 it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-11 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-12 it do so in memory of Petra Garcia Torres. 2-13 Gallegos 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on February 9, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate